Plastic greenhouses used as pot factories
ALMOST two thousand cannabis plants have been seized following drug raids on plastic greenhouses (invernaderos). Police found 664 plants during a raid on an invernadero,
We need a better-informed drug user
Alarming reports into cocaine abuse in Spain do not surprise Carlos Pranger. He believes too many of his countrymen confuse the freedom of democracy with
Colombian drug barons use Spain to launder money
CIA report claims Spain is safe haven for cocaine money NOT only is Spain the gateway for cocaine into Europe but Colombia’s drug barons use
Across the line: Cocaine takes hold of Granada’s youth
As figures reveal that the number of children using cocaine has quadrupled in a decade, local government begins to fortify the classroom battle against drugs
Ex Government minister arrested for mafia links
Planells accused of bribery after giving immigration documents to Russian gangs THE Government’s former number two in Catalunya has been arrested on suspicion of involvement
Webster’s Spanish Histories
The Olive Press sent Daniel Mac Auley to the mountains of Castellon to talk to author Jason Webster, who claims many countries can learn from
Child shot in hostage drama
Seven people, including 11 year old child, rushed to hospital with bullet wounds during running gun battle that led to family being held hostage by
It’s a stick up!
Viagra gang feels the long arm of the law
Police warn of Granada cashpoint gang
Police warn of cash card “skimming” at local banks USERS of cash machines in Granada are being urged to exercise caution after police discovered several
Dying with dignity
FEW subjects arouse as much controversy orheated debate as does euthanasia. Almost everyone, when probed, has a stance on the issue. Perhaps we can all
Slow silent suffering: So, what’s news?
Lisa Tilley asks why is news of drug-taking celebrities and Royals on the razz more important than famine, war and disease in the Third World.
‘Costa Killer’ back in court
A shiver runs down the backbone of the Costa communities as Tony King goes back on trial and back into the headlines
Four arrested over Marbella stolen car ring
POLICE have arrested four men in connection with a scam that involves changing the paperwork of stolen top of the range cars and selling them
Marbella police in stolen car network claims
POLICE investigating town planning corruption in Marbella have uncovered an alleged local police scam that involves changing the paperwork of stolen top of the range
The Amputee – Issue 9
WHEN God finally gets back to earth the first thing he is going to ask is what we have done with his dinosaurs. At least