EXCLUSIVE: Former friend of Maddie suspect Christian B spent months with him in Spain’s Andalucia and believes he’s guilty

A DANGEROUS paedophile linked to the disappearance of Madeleine McCann spent long periods of time in southern Spain, the Olive Press can reveal. Convicted rapist

22 Jun, 2020 @ 11:52

Crime & Law·Granada·Lead·National News

Former soldier arrested after shooting at pictures of politicians in Spain’s Malaga

A FORMER soldier, who now works as a taxi driver in Malaga has been arrested for shooting at pictures of politicians.

21 Jun, 2020 @ 09:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

British expats shocked as ‘traffickers’ dump drugs and jet skis on beach on Spain’s Costa del Sol while locals ‘threatened with death’

BRITISH expats have been left shocked by a suspected drug drop outside their Costa del Sol homes last night. Bales of hash and an abandoned

20 Jun, 2020 @ 12:10

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Spanish judge turns to UK to investigate destruction of card stolen from Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias’ former adviser

The investigation is key in determining if Iglesias deliberately manipulated and disabled the card

19 Jun, 2020 @ 22:31

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Politics

Spanish website ordered to pay €1,200 compensation to former PP councillor on Spain’s Costa del Sol for slanderous comments on their post

A FORMER councillor on the Costa del Sol has won a Supreme Court case against a social news website for slander.

19 Jun, 2020 @ 19:39

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Spanish archaeologist sentenced to more than two years in prison for faking finds that would ‘rewrite history’

A SPANISH archaeologist has been sentenced for faking Basque finds that included supposed hieroglyphics.

19 Jun, 2020 @ 14:59

Crime & Law·La Cultura·Lead

British man who died at luxury urbanization on Spain’s Costa del Sol is named as father pays tribute

THE British man who died at a luxury Estepona urbanization on Monday has been named as Carl Barton. The Olive Press spoke to the 30-year-old’s

18 Jun, 2020 @ 14:48

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

WATCH: 5-month baby in care after suffering cocaine poisoning following drug-fuelled car crash with underage parent in Spain’s Murcia

A five-month-old baby has been taken into care in Murcia after it was found to have a high level of cocaine in a urine sample.

18 Jun, 2020 @ 13:18

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law

Irish expat who died after naked ‘rooftop rampage’ at upmarket urbanization on Spain’s Costa del Sol had taken ‘cocktail of drugs’

A SEMI-naked Irish expat who died after a ‘drug-fueled rampage’ through an upmarket urbanization, did not suffer a fatal head injury, forensic experts have said.

18 Jun, 2020 @ 09:08

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

EXCLUSIVE: Police sources confirm ‘British involvement’ in Torrevieja-based pyramid scheme fraud that fleeced €10 million from 250 victims

POLICE sources have confirmed ‘British involvement’ in a boiler room gang that fleeced at least €10 million from investors seeking high returns on an outrageous

17 Jun, 2020 @ 15:31

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

British expat pensioner arrested over death of semi-naked Irish man ‘high on drugs’ at luxury villa on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A BRITISH expat has been arrested over the death of a ‘drug-addled’ Irish man outside his luxury Costa del Sol home. The 65-year-old English suspect

17 Jun, 2020 @ 14:55

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Squatters hurl rocks at holiday homeowner and TV crew after being filmed breaking into house in Spain’s Seville

A SPANISH TV crew and a holiday-home owner had their lives put in danger by squatters hurling rocks at them in Espartinas, Seville. The Antena

17 Jun, 2020 @ 11:36

Crime & Law·Sevilla

Three arrested in Alicante for robbing car owners using the ‘Peruvian method’ – watch method here

GUARDIA CIVIL have arrested three men in Alicante who robbed unsuspecting car owners using the so-called Peruvian method. The thieves punctured car tyres and robbed

17 Jun, 2020 @ 11:11

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Angry neighbours force squatters out of two houses ‘within hours’ following street protest

NEIGHBOURS protesting outside two squatted buildings in Cuenca have led to a rapid eviction within ‘hours’. Residents in Horcajo de Santiago informed Guardia Civil of

16 Jun, 2020 @ 16:56

Crime & Law·Madrid

Man Assaults Partner In Front Of Children On Orihuela Area Street

36-year-old expat arrested for smacking partner in public in Spain’s Orihuela on the Costa Blanca

A 36-year-old man has been arrested by Orihuela’s Policia Local for hitting his partner in the street. The assault happened on Monday evening (June 15)

16 Jun, 2020 @ 15:41

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law

Boiler room gang on Spain’s Costa Blanca arrested over €10 million swindle of at least 250 victims

A GANG has been arrested by the Guardia Civil in the Torrevieja area for fleecing at least €10 million from investors looking for high returns

16 Jun, 2020 @ 15:18

Crime & Law·Lead

Three British ‘marijuana traffickers’ who used drone and rental cars arrested in Spain’s Marbella

A TRIO of British ‘marijuana traffickers’ who used a drone and rental cars have been arrested in Marbella. The three English men aged between 26

16 Jun, 2020 @ 12:38

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

WATCH: 100,000 ecstasy pills destined for Ibiza intercepted in Spain’s Barcelona

Investigators say the drugs were being packaged to be sent to the Balearic island to coincide with the opening of the summer season

16 Jun, 2020 @ 12:37

Barcelona·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Costa Blanca Tourist Centres To Welcome Domestic Violence Reports

Tourists to Valencia, Alicante and Castellon can now report domestic violence at any of the region’s 213 tourism offices

VICTIMS of domestic violence while on holiday to the Costa Blanca will soon be able to report incidents at any of the region’s tourist offices.

15 Jun, 2020 @ 13:53

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Travel News

Drink-driver ends up paying bill to get car out of Mar Menor in Spain’s Murcia

A night out for a drunken motorist ended up being a costly affair as his car ended up in the Mar Menor. The boozy driver

15 Jun, 2020 @ 13:32

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law

22-year-old could face year in prison after pit bull found with ‘multiple injuries’ from illegal dogfights in Spain’s Alicante

A PITBULL with multiple injuries to its limbs from ‘illegal dogfights’ has been rescued by Guardia Civil in Spain’s Alicante province. Agents from Jacarilla were

15 Jun, 2020 @ 13:11

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Environment

SCOTCHED JOB: Bootleggers arrested after €28,000 whisky heist rumbled by keen-eyed delivery driver on Spain’s Costa Blanca

TWO bootleggers have been arrested after making €28,000 on stolen bottles of Johnnie Walker Scotch whisky. The suspects, arrested in Almoradi, ordered 2,738 bottles from

15 Jun, 2020 @ 12:22

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law

Spain’s Guardia Civil arrest man in Malaga province responsible for forest fire

A MAN has been arrested by the Guardia Civil in Malaga province for causing a forest fire.

13 Jun, 2020 @ 16:42

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Policia Nacional bust human trafficking ring that smuggled sex slaves into Murcia’s Cartagena during Spain’s coronavirus lockdown

POLICIA Nacional have rescued five women while dismantling a 15-strong human trafficking gang in the Murcia town of Cartagena The criminals also smuggled drugs into

13 Jun, 2020 @ 14:57

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

FIRESTARTER: Russian expat sets fire to 7 bins just days after appearing before Torrevieja judge for arson

A RUSSIAN man led Torrevieja firefighters on a fire dance round the city with a series of arson attacks on rubbish containers. His spree continued

13 Jun, 2020 @ 14:11

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law

Two hunters convicted of shooting protected wolf in Spain in landmark case

TWO hunters have been convicted for the shooting of an Iberian wolf back in 2015. The shooting took place on November 29 in the town

12 Jun, 2020 @ 18:28

Crime & Law·Environment·Lead·Madrid

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EXCLUSIVE: Former friend of Maddie suspect Christian B spent months with him in Spain’s Andalucia and believes he’s guilty

Former soldier arrested after shooting at pictures of politicians in Spain’s Malaga

British expats shocked as ‘traffickers’ dump drugs and jet skis on beach on Spain’s Costa del Sol while locals ‘threatened with death’

Spanish judge turns to UK to investigate destruction of card stolen from Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias’ former adviser

Spanish website ordered to pay €1,200 compensation to former PP councillor on Spain’s Costa del Sol for slanderous comments on their post

Spanish archaeologist sentenced to more than two years in prison for faking finds that would ‘rewrite history’

British man who died at luxury urbanization on Spain’s Costa del Sol is named as father pays tribute

WATCH: 5-month baby in care after suffering cocaine poisoning following drug-fuelled car crash with underage parent in Spain’s Murcia

Irish expat who died after naked ‘rooftop rampage’ at upmarket urbanization on Spain’s Costa del Sol had taken ‘cocktail of drugs’

EXCLUSIVE: Police sources confirm ‘British involvement’ in Torrevieja-based pyramid scheme fraud that fleeced €10 million from 250 victims

British expat pensioner arrested over death of semi-naked Irish man ‘high on drugs’ at luxury villa on Spain’s Costa del Sol

Squatters hurl rocks at holiday homeowner and TV crew after being filmed breaking into house in Spain’s Seville

Three arrested in Alicante for robbing car owners using the ‘Peruvian method’ – watch method here

Angry neighbours force squatters out of two houses ‘within hours’ following street protest

36-year-old expat arrested for smacking partner in public in Spain’s Orihuela on the Costa Blanca

Boiler room gang on Spain’s Costa Blanca arrested over €10 million swindle of at least 250 victims

Three British ‘marijuana traffickers’ who used drone and rental cars arrested in Spain’s Marbella

WATCH: 100,000 ecstasy pills destined for Ibiza intercepted in Spain’s Barcelona

Tourists to Valencia, Alicante and Castellon can now report domestic violence at any of the region’s 213 tourism offices

Drink-driver ends up paying bill to get car out of Mar Menor in Spain’s Murcia

22-year-old could face year in prison after pit bull found with ‘multiple injuries’ from illegal dogfights in Spain’s Alicante

SCOTCHED JOB: Bootleggers arrested after €28,000 whisky heist rumbled by keen-eyed delivery driver on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Spain’s Guardia Civil arrest man in Malaga province responsible for forest fire

Policia Nacional bust human trafficking ring that smuggled sex slaves into Murcia’s Cartagena during Spain’s coronavirus lockdown

FIRESTARTER: Russian expat sets fire to 7 bins just days after appearing before Torrevieja judge for arson

Two hunters convicted of shooting protected wolf in Spain in landmark case

The International Brigades at 90: Who were the 35,000 foreigners who came to fight and die in the Spanish Civil War?

Tommy Robinson’s Andorra grift, racist flamenco in Madrid and hunting the UK’s most wanted in Spain – The Olive Press podcast turns 20

Boutique hotel in Portugal that’s perfect for those who love nature, good food and an impeccable spa

Personal data warning after hackers steal user information from Renfe and Adif websites

EXPLAINER: Protesters camp out in central Madrid as Maricarmen’s eviction triggers demonstrations over Spain’s housing crisis

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