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Two thieves who traveled to Benidorm in order to rob tourists were barred from entering the city center. A judge issued an order of restraining action against women who were regularly making day trips out of their Alicante home to commit crimes. Police Nacional was already aware of the multiple robberies that took place in Benidorm hotel reception areas and …

VILLAJOYOSA banned smoking from all its beaches The city has signed up for the Smoke-Free Beaches Network of the Valencian Community. Last month a ban on the Albir Beach in l’Alfas del Pi was announced. Benidorm’s neighbours installed curbs last summer on large sections along their Levante and Poniente main beaches. READ MORE MAITE SANCHEZ, HEALTH COUNCILLOR Villajoyosa will restrict …

Within minutes of a foreign tourist’s wallet being stolen in Benidorm, nine transactions were made using the missing credit card. Nevertheless, the Policia Nacional arrested the two men behind the theft and a shop manager who used the card – just 20 minutes after the robbery. A holidaymaker returned to his apartment in the early morning when he was robbed …

A BRITISH woman was arrested and sent to jail for allegedly enlisting two men, including her ex-husband, to kidnap and rob her ex-partner in their villa near Benidorm. After a 14-year romance ended, she left for the United Kingdom and returned in December. She complained about her former British partner not providing her with the financial assistance she needed. READ …

A BRITISH thief was caught by a British colleague while they were robbing the home of its owner in Benidorm. The British man, aged 64, was arrested by the Guardia Civil. A Villajoyosa judge ordered that they be imprisoned before their trial. The intruders were charged with attempted robbery, violence and intimidation on an occupied property as well as illegal …

The Policia Nacional has arrested a man who robbed restaurants and bars in Benidorm’s Playa de Levante region. The hospitality industry was very concerned about his theft spree, as he had committed six crimes in one month. A Benidorm judge jailed him after hearing he had a long history of similar crimes. MORE BENIDORM NEWS: POLICIA NACIONAL BENIDORM In mid-February, …

Four traders who were selling fake goods at a Benidorm street market that is popular with tourists, have been arrested. The Policia Nacional is trying to locate a fifth missing stallholder. 1290 counterfeit items were discovered at the twice-weekly Rincon de Loix market in the city’s ‘English Zone’. READ MORE RINCON DE LOIX MARKET INSPECTION Police raided stalls following a …

BENIDORM’s construction site supervisor allegedly exploited undocumented immigrants by threatening them with a police report if they complained that they were working for free. The Policia Nacional has arrested the man after he violated workers’ rights. The site was not authorised to carry out construction. READ MORE POLICIA NACIONAL BENIDORM Benidorm’s investigating court has begun to investigate further. Authorities were …

After his restaurant was robbed, a BENIDORM owner was arrested because French authorities wanted to extradite him for money laundering conviction. The 58-year old Spaniard had a bad day after three burglars ransacked his home. Officers from the Policia Nacional responded to a call for help regarding a break in at a restaurant that was not named. READ MORE POLICIA …

A THIEF has been arrested in Benidorm after stealing a bag containing €4,800 in a distraction burglary at a supermarket car park. The Algerian woman, 47, punctured the tyre of her car and waited for its driver to return, while pointing out she had a serious problem. The woman got out and called a friend, while the male grabbed an …