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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 …

Residents of Denia’s Les Marines neighborhood say professional squatters occupy empty apartments before extorting owners. It is important to note that the word “you” means “you”. Levante-EMV The newspaper reported that organised intruders were taking advantage of the high number of holiday properties left vacant at this time. The process firstly involves ‘scouts’ that seek to identify unoccupied homes within …

Three shoplifters tried to steal 300 cans each of tuna in a Javea supermarket, but failed. Last Monday, staff at Lidl spotted the trio loading their carts with only one product. This raised suspicions. They called the Javea Policia Local as a precaution. READ MORE TUNA IN GETAWAY CAR(Javea Policia Local image) Two of the fish thieves were arrested after …

The arrest of a man 32 years old has brought to an end a 15-month search for a burglar that robbed 33 homes on the Costa Blanca. Guardia Civil says the Spaniard forced the window locks on the homes while the homeowners were away to force open the walls. Authorities launched an operation in December 2023 to catch the ‘superthief’ …