Tag Archives: Marina Alta

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 …

A CORRUPTION case involving politicians, real estate developers and other parties began in Alicante Tuesday. 11 defendants are facing jail over licences granted to the building of 293 family homes in Llíber, between 1999 and 2003. The properties were constructed on land that was classified as ‘non-developable’. READ MORE PICTURESQUE LLIBER Jose Juan Reus the mayor of Marina Alta is …

Guardia Civil arrested two thieves for stealing at least 84 holiday homes on the Costa Blanca in less than one year. The burglars broke into dozens of properties in Javea via the ‘slip method’. Plastic cards could be slid down the locking mechanisms, or a screwdriver could be inserted to open front doors that weren’t fully locked. READ MORE JAVEA …

A DRUGGED DRIVER has been arrested for plowing into a group cyclists in Calpe, killing one. A 20-year old Spaniard was charged with homicide and causing injury, as well as violating the road safety regulations. On Sunday, around 11.30am, a collision occurred between 20 people on the N-332 in Altea direction just outside of the Mascarart Tunnel. READ MORE EMERGENCY …

CALPE launched a major campaign against illegal sellers who sell mainly counterfeit goods to unwitting buyers on the beach promenades. To stop unlicensed hawkers, the Policia Local de la ciudad has pooled resources with Guardia Civil. This week, 25 officers were involved in a first sweep along the Levante beach and Poniente beach with the help of a drone. READ …