The Policia Nacional has arrested a man who sent marijuana in parcels to Europe from Alicante. The 42-years-old man was detained as he was leaving Zenia Boulevard on Orihuela. He was a part of an East European group that organized large quantities of marijuana shipment via parcel couriers in the region. READ MORE MARIJUANA PACKAGES The Policia Nacional intercepted, in …
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AN ‘ENGLISH-SPEAKING’ woman has told police that was the victim of sexual assault involving three men in Valencia. The 21-year-old ‘non-Spaniard’ was discovered unconscious and semi-naked at 2am on Monday in a park close to the University of Valencia campus. Many students frequent the area, whether they rent nearby flats or travel from afar to drink at local pubs or …
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An investigation into animal abuse was opened after seven horses near death were found at a stud-farm in Oliva, Valencia. After members of the public saw the animals suffering severe malnutrition, the local police in Oliva visited the site. The Guardia Civil, who were alerted to the situation by the police, found the Spaniard farm owner after several failed attempts. …
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The Tax Agency and Policia Nacional have taken down a cocaine gang in VALENCIA that manufactured and sold the drug. 25 people were arrested, with a crew that had a laboratory capable to produce up 30 kilos of cocaine per day. Detainees include 12 Columbians (including a Mexican), nine Spaniards (including two Albanians), a Mexican and an Italian. READ MORE …
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In Valencia, three people were arrested for exporting Russian machinery and violating the sanctions. After a joint investigation by the Policia Nacional and Tax Agency, on behalf of National Court, two of the detainees were jailed. The items in question were automated machines which could manufacture precision components for military and aeronautical use. READ MORE In Russia, equipment worth hundreds …
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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 …
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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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To help tourists during the summer, 25 BEACH areas of the Valencian Community are getting health centres. Six more clinics than last year. The temporary centres are part of an €82.5 million summer budget allocated by the Valencian Health Ministry. READ MORE MARCIANO GOMEZ, HEALTH MINISTER The 74 health centers and 25 beach clinics will receive up to 8,600 additional …
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A violent mass brawl that broke out in a Villena road resulted in the fatal stabbing of a woman with a blade. Guardia Civil arrested three men aged between 23 and 40, and one woman age 18 in the last few days. On Wednesday, around 12.30 am, a melee between two groups of Bulgarians allegedly took place on Calle Lepanto. …
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‘SMOKE-FREE’ flags were raised on Calpe’s main beaches on Tuesday to symbolise the start of a recently-introduced smoking ban. All beaches and coves within the Alicante Province municipality are covered by this rule, but there are two designated smoking areas for those visitors who crave a cigarette. By the end of this week, they will be on La Fossa Beach. …
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