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‘Casting Couch’ businessman arrested on Spain’s Canary Islands for abusing aspiring models

A FAKE businessman has been arrested for sexually abusing aspiring models after setting up fake interviews in a Lanzarote hotel. The Guardia Civil closed in

9 Feb, 2021 @ 15:45

Crime & Law·Lead

‘SLIPPERY EELS’ caught as East European drugs boss is arrested in Spain’s Murcia region

THE head of an international drugs smuggling gang branded as ‘The Eels’, has been arrested in Los Alcazares in Spain’s Murcia region. His detention by

9 Feb, 2021 @ 15:00

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia

What are some Hilarious Robbery Stories

Hilarious Robbery Stories : Get ready for some laughs Robberies are usually not funny, and many times cause mental traumas to the victims. However, sometimes,

9 Feb, 2021 @ 12:31

Crime & Law

Shock after BABY tests positive for cocaine on Spain’s Costa del Sol as parents branded ‘parasites’

PARENTS of a baby boy who tested positive for cocaine have been branded ‘parasites’ by furious locals after being arrested in Estepona. An investigation was

9 Feb, 2021 @ 12:19

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Parents arrested in Spain’s Estepona after baby falls critically due to cocaine ingestion

THE parents of an 11-month-old baby hospitalised after testing positive for cocaine have been arrested in Estepona. The child, now in custody of the Junta,

9 Feb, 2021 @ 10:30

Crime & Law·Malaga·Other News

Police kick hundreds of people ‘drinking and listening to live music’ off beach in Spain’s Mallorca

It is alleged that the majority were not wearing a face mask or practicing social distancing

8 Feb, 2021 @ 17:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Bungling Burglar Rescued By Guardia Civil After Leg Injury On Spain S Costa Blanca

Driver wanted in connection to fatal hit and run in Spain’s Mallorca surrenders to police

A manhunt had been launched after a man, aged 34, was killed on the MA-15 highway in Algaida on January 28

6 Feb, 2021 @ 10:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Colombian man expelled from Spain after kidnapping ex-girlfriend in Spain’s Mallorca

Prosecutors had originally asked for the defendant, aged 37, to be given an eight-year prison sentence for his crime

5 Feb, 2021 @ 20:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Man arrested for repeatedly raping teenage niece over a whole year in Valencia

A 33-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in Valencia on suspicion of raping his 15-year-old niece repeatedly for nearly a year. The National Police launched an

5 Feb, 2021 @ 12:45

Crime & Law·Valencia

Man arrested after exposing genitals to children in playground in Spain’s Mallorca

Investigators say the man appeared to be under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident

5 Feb, 2021 @ 12:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Car thief nabbed in Castellon’s Benicarlo

A 53-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested on suspicion of breaking into 17 cars in Benicarlo (Castellon). The Guardia Civil and Local Police launched a joint

3 Feb, 2021 @ 16:15

Crime & Law

Man confesses to raping shop owner on three separate occasions in Spain’s Mallorca

The assailant, aged 20, was arrested by police yesterday for the triple rape of a shop owner in Felanitx

3 Feb, 2021 @ 10:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

WATCH: Tense rescue after cruel yobs throw homeless woman down three-metre recycling chute in Spain’s Marbella

A HOMELESS woman has had to be rescued after being thrown into a three-metre deep recycling bin in Marbella. The victim, in her 30s, and

2 Feb, 2021 @ 13:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Homeowner brutally beaten by two burglars in Spain’s Mallorca

One of the detainees is considered to be a 'dangerous criminal' and expert in martial arts with several active warrants for his arrest

2 Feb, 2021 @ 10:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Three arrested for luring woman to fake funeral to assault her in Spain’s Mallorca

The group had come up with an elaborate plan to get the woman on her own with the intention of beating her up

1 Feb, 2021 @ 19:15

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

calls for a homeless shelter in marbella

Homeless man jailed for being outside during lockdown in Spain’s Mallorca

The man, aged 56, pleaded guilty to a crime of serious disobedience and was handed a four month prison sentence

1 Feb, 2021 @ 15:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Notorious Toyota Gang modified drug-filled cars to blast thick white smoke behind them during police chases on Spain’s Costa del Sol

DRUG traffickers have been hit hard by the travel restrictions put in place to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic. With quieter roads and seas and

1 Feb, 2021 @ 14:13

Cadiz·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Irish expat ‘orders pit bull to attack two police officers’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol

AN Irish expat has been accused of ordering his pitbull to attack two police officers in Marbella. The unnamed suspect, who is also accused of

1 Feb, 2021 @ 12:39

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Jody Smart (right) arriving at Denia courthouse yesterday with her legal team

EXCLUSIVE: Expat fashion boss Jody Smart goes from catwalk queen to alleycat after probe over alleged multi-million investment fraud

A WELL-KNOWN expat fashion designer and ex-model has been grilled at a Costa Blanca court over her involvement in one of the biggest investment scams

30 Jan, 2021 @ 11:15

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

British expat drives 100 miles to retrieve his car after Olive Press reader spots alleged thief on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A BRITISH expat who reported his car stolen by a transport company called Mission Impossible has his car back after the alleged thief was spotted

28 Jan, 2021 @ 10:45

Almeria·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Street robbers grab man from behind and strip him to his underwear on Spain's Costa Blanca

Woman arrested in Spain’s Costa del Sol after allegedly leaving her three-year-old son in the car while gambling in a Marbella casino

A WOMAN of German nationality has been arrested in Marbella after allegedly leaving her three-year-old son alone in the car while she was gambling in

28 Jan, 2021 @ 10:00

Crime & Law·Malaga

Alleged Marbella ponzi king first exposed by Olive Press charged with money laundering and fraud after ‘swindling away €6 million of British expats’ savings’

AN alleged serial fraudster is facing money laundering charges in the UK after being exposed by the Olive Press. Rhys Williams, 39, and his wife

27 Jan, 2021 @ 18:08

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Transsexual Sentenced For Attacking Shop Worker In Bra Row In Spain S Valladolid

BRA ROW sparked transgender attack on lingerie shop assistant in Spain’s Valladolid

A transgender customer has been given a six month prison sentence after hitting a shop assistant who would not let her put on a bra

27 Jan, 2021 @ 16:15

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Police break up seven parties in Spain’s Marbella as Covid lockdown flouters continue to break rules

POLICIA Nacional have busted seven illegal parties in Marbella, including one held in a hotel and two others in nightclubs. Hundreds of lockdown flouters were

26 Jan, 2021 @ 10:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga