Tag: criminal
Man behind spate of burglaries in Spain’s La Linea re-arrested by police
A 46-year-old man who was released with charges in October has been re-arrested for more robberies in the Spanish town of La Linea.
The detainee,...
UK fugitive hunted over death of woman, 36, faces extradition from Spain
A BRITISH fugitive wanted in connection with manslaughter is facing extradition from Spain after ten years on the run.
Officers captured Alison Gracey in Bizkaia...
Tightening of laws in Gibraltar could see life imprisonment for those found in possession of large quantities of petrol
WITH the number of petrol-related incidents continuing to rise on the Rock, the government has proposed a Bill to enforce bigger penalties.
Earlier this year,...
Spanish YouTube ‘influencers’ flee to Andorra to avoid taxes
By Elena Gogmen Rueda
SPANISH YouTube 'influencers’ have been fleeing to Andorra in a bid to avoid taxes - but the authorities have them in...
Suspected drugs trafficker heading to Spain with £19,000 cash arrested at Channel Tunnel
A MAN wanted in connection with drugs trafficking has been arrested at the Channel Tunnel as he headed to Spain with £19,000 in cash.
The...
Fugitive killer who shot police officers while on the run in Spain arrested in SWAT operation
A FUGITIVE who shot two police officers while on the run from a homicide conviction has finally been arrested in Spain.
Officers found an UZI...
Manhunt launched after dog KILLED by ‘poisoned’ food at popular dog beach on Spain’s Costa Blanca, with four other...
Whilst police investigate who may be responsible, council workers are combing the area and the neighbouring beaches of Cobaticas and Playa Gachero for further traces
WATCH: Secret filming reveals Goldcar staff ‘BULLY’ tourists and charge ‘€300 for scratch’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol and...
In Europe, customers are not required to buy additional insurance when renting a car and are covered with ‘basic’ insurance by law
British gang among 85 arrests for ‘explosives and murder’ in HUGE drugs bust that seized AK-47, five tonnes of...
The gang of four Brits operated from a house in Istan and are believed to have trafficked hash to the UK
Family of British criminal Sean Hercules, shot dead on Spain’s Costa del Sol, seek answers over killing
His family have told a pre-inquest hearing in Leeds they have an 'enormous' number of questions about his death
DIRTY DOZEN: Check out our rogues gallery of notorious fugitives captured while on the run in Spain
As infamous British killer Kenneth Noye is released this month, and could be on his way to Cadiz, Claire Leibovich presents 12 expat criminals captured in Spain
Irish fugitive dies in Benidorm after he stripped man naked, battered him and carved up his body in wheelie...
The victim, who was also bound in masking tape, and thus suffered PTSD, was only freed 12 hours later when a dog-walker heard his screams
WATCH: Police SMASH one of Europe’s largest cocaine labs run from luxury Costa del Sol villa
POLICE in Spain have smashed one of the largest cocaine labs in Europe, which was run from a luxury villa on the Costa del...
15 arrested as police in Spain SMASH Armenian-led tennis match-fixing ring involving 28 pro players
US Open participant among 83 investigated for tennis match-fixing in Spain
Brit suspected of gunning down victim in double murder released on bail after Spain arrest
Shaw was gunned down in Tile Hill on 25 March, while Robbins has never been found and is presumed dead
Five arrested in Spain’s Andalucia as police bust ‘black magic’ prostitution ring that held 22 women captive
Voodoo or black magic was used to intimidate the women if they refused to have sex and their captors would also fine them €50
Young boy dies after being hit and dragged into sea by ‘narco boat’ in Andalucia
Witnesses said the tragic incident occurred after an argument broke out between the son's father and two men in the speed boat, after they had been driving dangerously nearby
Javier Bardem leads the charge in support of Spanish activist on trial in Morocco
However, a petition, signed by more than 200 public figures including No Country For Old Men star Bardem are condemning the criminal case.
Brits detained after Guardia Civil smash international Costa del Sol drug trafficking ring with links to sports world
The Guardia Civil has stated that the traffickers, who were also from France, Spain and Iran, were selling drugs to those with 'prestige and links to the sporting world'
Billboards showing wanted criminals to tour Spain’s top resorts
The initiative from crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers is designed to make everyone aware of 18 wanted criminals
Copycat criminal gang recreate Sexy Beast heist in London
The criminal gang have made away with millions in jewellery
The injustice of justice
It's no secret that bureaucracy in Spain can be a nightmare... but few have been trapped in a seven-year-long nightmare
VIDEO: Ashya King’s dad treated like criminal at UK border
UK border staff seize Brett and Naveed King's passports on return to the country
Catalan leader Artur Mas facing criminal charges after 9-N independence vote
Charges include perverting the course of justice and misuse of public funds
VIDEO: Spectacular failure of trilby-wearing gunman in Sevilla pharmacy hold-up
Staff refused to take the hold-up seriously
Youngster convicted for killing mum with dumbbell and electric cable
Antonio Llompart Perun faces 20 years in jail after brutally murdering his mother
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Forest fire breaks out near homes 2Okm from Marbella
Firefighters have controlled another wildfire in Spain's south, this time scorching land near a reservoir outside Marbella.
Firefighters have now stabilised the forest fire that...
