Tag Archives: Marina Alta

A 17-YEAR-OLD girl died on Monday from meningitis after being admitted to Denia Hospital with ‘symptoms compatible’ with the disease. After the test results were released on Tuesday, the cause of death was confirmed. The Marina Alta Department of Health has activated protocols to detect meningitis. They have also been tracking the teen’s contacts in recent times. READ MORE DENIA …

Seven people were arrested and 11 others released after an investigation that lasted for a whole year to crack down on a Costa Blanca group who sexually abused women. Five raids on Denia and Els Poblets addresses were conducted following months of surveillance. The Guardia Civil and the Policia Nacional seized €50k in cash, 100 grams of cocaine, three cars, …

DRUG traffickers were ‘caught in the act’ unloading a narco boat transporting hashish worth €7.8m. The vessel sailed into the idyllic cove of La Granadella in Javea, under cover darkness. This is one of the largest narcotics seizures in the last few years on the Costa Blanca. READ MORE Three Spaniards were arrested by the Guardia Civil, and jailed for …

Former mayor Jose Mas of Lliber has been found guilty of fraud in relation to building permits granted for 290 illegal villas. The properties were marketed at between €300,000 to €500,000 to United Kingdom and European buyers. Construction took place in the Marina Alta region town between 1999 and 2003 on land which was classified as ‘non-developable’. READ MORE JOSE …

A BRITISH couple who are driving in Javea, Spain will never forget Kosmo the police dog. A 57-year old man and a 37-year old woman were arrested on drug trafficking charges after a dog detected two plastic bags that contained 48 grams of cocaine in the rear of the passenger seat. The car was pulled aside on Monday, around 8.30pm. …

The Guardia Civil warned tourists to the popular Costa Blanca beaches that valuables should be kept out of sight when parking their cars. Otherwise, they risk becoming a victim of robbery. This advice follows a series of burglaries by two dangerous fugitives who are evading French justice. European Arrest warrants have been issued for the Algerians aged between 31 and …

A MOLDOVAN citizen has been charged for robbing fifteen homes and breaking into 2 cars in Benissa and Teulada in the north of Alicante Province. A wave of one-man crimes began in Moraira around the end last year, when the Guardia Civil became aware of several break-ins. The 35 year old man acted after dark, having ensured properties – mostly …

17 TRADERS at a Denia street market have been arrested for selling 1,344 fake items with a retail value of over €346,000. All male detainees aged 22-63 are charged with crimes against intellectual and industrial property. Police conducted inspections of stalls following complaints by representatives of major brands about counterfeit goods being sold. READ MORE The officers were accompanied by …

In less than one month, a SQUATTER has robbed 21 properties near Denia. The 31 year old man stole taps and pipe which he then sold at local scrap yards. The Policia Nacional has identified and arrested a burglary offender with a previous record. READ MORE POLICIA NACIONAL DENIA He identified homes that were vacant and climbed up walls to …

A DANGEROUS Belgian who fled from a mental hospital facility was arrested in the province of Alicante. The 48-year-old man was admitted to Denia Hospital for unknown reasons and the Policia Nacional was informed of his presence. Officers acted on a European arrest warrant for extradition. READ MORE POLICIA NACIONAL ARRESTS After being treated by the medics, he has been …