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British kamikaze driver injures police officers and hits police cars during high-speed pursuit near Benidorm

Kamikaze British motorist hits police cars and injures officers during Benidorm high-speed chase

Multiple police officers were hurt during a high speed chase in Benidorm with a British motorist. The Professional Union of Local Police and Firefighters (SPPLB) has released details of the incident that occurred on Saturday. It called on officers to be honoured for diffusing a ‘dangerous situation’. READ MORE DAMAGED POLICIA NACIONAL CAR (SPPLB image). Unknown reasons led the driver …

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Benidorm holiday peak season: Police increase patrols, drones to combat beach crime

Police boost patrols and drones to fight beach crime during Benidorm peak holiday season

In anticipation of the busy tourist season, the Policia Nacional is increasing its patrols at Benidorm’s beaches and will use drones once more to monitor the area. Additional officers will work to prevent crimes such as thefts, and will be part of the ground units deployed on the busiest beaches. The drones are going to fly over the coast, and …

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Italian man in coma due to skull fracture suffered during fight outside Costa Blanca bar

Italian man in coma after suffering skull fracture during brawl outside Costa Blanca bar

An outdoor brawl that took place between Italians in Altea’s Old Town on Saturday morning caused a skull injury to one of the parties. Alicante General Hospital placed the Italian victim, 27 years old, into an induced-coma due to his severe injuries. Guardia Civil detained a 24-year old Spaniard one hour after the attack. VICTIM IN SOCIALMEDIA IMG A Benidorm …

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Benidorm’s new inspectors are ready to fine illegal holiday home owners

Benidorm has new inspectors ready to fine owners of illegal holiday rental homes

BENIDORM now has the ability to penalise illegal holiday rental property owners after forming a 5-person inspection team. Valencia City becomes the second municipality within the Valencian Community with the ability to impose and collect penalties. The money raised will remain in the city and not be transferred to regional government coffers. READ MORE Licensed TOURIST FLAT Benidorm’s tourist accommodation …

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Benidorm High-speed Chase Ends with Car containing 1.5 Kilograms of Ecstasy Pills Crashing into Road Sign

Benidorm high-speed chase ends with car containing 1.5 kilos of ecstasy pills crashing into road sign

A car carrying 7,240 Ecstasy pills crashed into a roadside sign after a high-speed chase through Benidorm. Policia Nacional arrested two men. Both were 35 years old, and had an undisclosed nationality. They were stopped by a police officer at a checkpoint in the early morning hours, but then took off. MORE BENIDORM NEWS: ECSTASY STASH Police patrols have been …

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Benidorm Police seizes knives to stop gang violence on city streets

Benidorm police seize knives to stop Latino gang showdown on city streets

BENIDORM Police prevented a clash on the street between two Latino groups, by seizing knives from both sides including a large Machete. Benidorm Policia Local Officers spotted about 20 youths – mostly Columbians – gathered in the Calle Murcia region of the town for a violent clash. You can also find out more about the following: Todo Alicante News portal …

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Two Brits are on trial for alleged Benidorm sex attacks

Mallorca Judge and prosecutor get jail time

Two British tourists are on trial after allegedly raping an English woman in a hotel in Benidorm, Spain, back in November 2023. The men have been in custody since their arrest 20 months ago despite being granted bail of €5,000 each. They chose to go to jail because they could not afford to pay for their accommodation or other expenses …

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Benidorm fraudsters ran ‘bank manager phone con’ on woman to pocket €14k

Benidorm fraudsters ran ‘bank manager phone con’ on woman to pocket €14k

BENIDORM fraudsters syphoned €14,000 out of a woman’s bank account by running a con involving a bogus bank manager. Two people aged 55 and 43 have been arrested by the Policia Nacional. The victim said that she was contacted by a man claiming to be her manager. READ MORE He told her that fraudulent charges were made on her account, …

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Bars closed in Benidorm’s ‘English Zone’ after police purge against drug trafficking

Bars closed in Benidorm’s ‘English Zone’ after police purge against drug trafficking

FOUR bars have been closed in Benidorm’s ‘English Zone’ after police discovered drugs inside them. Seven people, including British, Pakistani and Moroccan nationals, have been arrested for public health offenses. Narcotics with a street value of around €30,000 have been seized. MORE BENIDORM NEWS: RINCON DE L’AREA Benidorm’s Policia Local has searched six bars and nightclubs in the Rincon de …

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Drugged and drunk British expat leads police on ‘kamikaze’ car chase in Benidorm

Drugged and drunk British expat leads police on ‘kamikaze’ car chase in Benidorm

A BRITISH driver fled from a Guardia Civil Checkpoint in Benidorm, and drove 150 km/h the wrong way on the N-332. Around 1am on Sunday, the 45-year old drugged and drunk driver led Benidorm Policia Local in a chase of four kilometers. The officers travelled parallel to the Brit on the wrong carriageway, flashing warning lights to alert other drivers. …

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