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Police recover fleet of stolen cars used during robberies in Costa Blanca and Murcia areas of Spain

THE Guardia Civil has busted a gang that stole cars in the Alicante and Murcia areas which were then used in robberies before being sold abroad. Three arrests were made in Elche

12 Apr, 2023 @ 12:45

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

Robbers who stole Rolex watch from elderly man on Mallorca street in Spain are caught by police

TWO members of a Mallorca robbery gang have been arrested by the Policia Nacional in Palma and Barcelona, with a third person still at large. The group were described as ‘dangerous’ with

23 Feb, 2023 @ 13:03

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Two thieves jailed for 14 years after committing four robberies in a day in Spain’s Mallorca

TWO Mallorca robbers have been jailed for 14 years after staging four hold-ups in less than a day in April 2022. The men- with a previous criminal record for similar crimes- struck

23 Feb, 2023 @ 11:57

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Mallorca rapist who assaulted store owner three times gets 37-year jail term in Spain

Mallorca rapist who assaulted store owner on three occasions gets 37-year jail term in Spain

A MAN, 22, has been given a 37-year prison sentence for robbing and raping the same Mallorca shopkeeper on three different occasions. The assailant pled guilty to the triple rape of the

26 Jan, 2023 @ 12:50

Balearic Islands·Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Teenage 'Spiderman' thief scaled walls to rob from upmarket holiday homes on Spain's Costa Blanca

Teenage ‘Spiderman’ scaled walls to steal from upmarket holiday homes on Spain’s Costa Blanca

AN elusive teenage thief who robbed 17 holiday apartments in Javea has been arrested by the Guardia Civil. The 19-year-old man showed loads of agility and no vertigo issues to scale apartment

30 Dec, 2022 @ 15:45

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Valencian Community

Thieves steal iPhones worth €2 million from Telefonica logistics centre in Spain’s Madrid

POLICE are searching for a gang that stole iPhones worth €2 million from Telefonica’s main logistics centre in the Madrid area. Just days later, a second phone heist- valued at €700,000- also

9 Nov, 2022 @ 12:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid

Ukrainian refugees bound and gagged in Benidorm house robbery on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A violent Ukrainian robbery gang who targeted fellow compatriots, including refugees from the current war, has been arrested by the Policia Nacional. Four people were detained including the group leader who was

8 Aug, 2022 @ 11:24

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid·Malaga·Premium·Ukraine·Valencian Community

Summer Police Boost For Spain's Costa Blanca Gets Benidorm Levante Beach Launch

Benidorm’s Levante beach hosts summer police boost for Spain’s Costa Blanca

THE Policia Nacional launched their ‘Operation Summer 2022’ campaign at Benidorm’s Levante beach on Friday with 225 trainee officers boosting their ranks during the peak tourist season. The extra staff will be

18 Jul, 2022 @ 17:45

Alicante·Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Torrevieja

Suspendido Por Segundo Año Consecutivo Los San Fermines

Four men arrested for sexual assaults in San Fermines

POLICE in Pamplona revealed 4 men have been arrested for sex crimes in since the start of San Fermines, one of Spain’s biggest festivals. Two reports to the police have been filed

10 Jul, 2022 @ 16:15

Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Other News

8 arrested for defrauding 73-year old pensioner

Pensioners in Spain’s Malaga robbed of bank cards by two women who watched them tap in PIN numbers at ATMs

POLICE in Malaga have arrested two women who stole bank cards from pensioners and illegally withdrew money from their accounts. The duo aged 24 and 45, were caught red-handed in the Cruz

8 Jun, 2022 @ 11:46

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Premium

Camper van couple from Malaga travel around Spain stealing from shops, restaurants, and hotels

A Malaga couple have been arrested in Alicante Province after hitting the road in their camper van and stealing from shops and hospitality businesses en route. They have a record of carrying

25 Mar, 2022 @ 17:15

Alicante·Crime & Law·Huelva·Lead·Malaga

'highly Specialised' Costa Blanca Robbery Gang Plundered Homes And Shops In Five Provinces Of Spain

‘Highly specialised’ Costa Blanca and Murcia robbery gang plundered dozens of homes and shops in five provinces of Spain

FOUR members of a Costa Blanca and Murcia-based gang have been jailed over 35 robberies in five Spanish provinces. The seven-strong crew, with previous arrests for identical crimes, were described as a

23 Mar, 2022 @ 12:39

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

British Businessman On Spain's Costa Blanca Uses Chainsaw To Cut Nose Of Man Mistaken As Thief

British businessman on Spain’s Costa Blanca uses chainsaw to slice through nose of suspected robber

A British man took the law into his own hands after using a chainsaw to attack a man who he wrongly believed was a thief. The business owner, 42, has been arrested

11 Feb, 2022 @ 16:45

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Youth Thugs Robbery Murcia Costa Blanca Spain

Violent knife-wielding youths commit 21 robberies in Costa Blanca and Murcia areas of Spain

TWO youths committed 21 robberies in the Costa Blanca and Murcia areas without hesitating to beat up anybody that stood in the way. The violent burglars, one of whom is aged under

31 Dec, 2021 @ 17:38

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

Couple jailed and banned from Spain after stealing €25,000 worth of jewellery

A couple have been jailed and banned from Spain after they stole €25,000 worth of jewellery in a two day mugging spree. They targeted wealthy passersby and netted expensive jewellery, including several

18 Jun, 2021 @ 17:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

Violent robbers caught red-handed going equipped are jailed for thefts at over 100 properties on Spain’s Costa Blanca

SIX members of an East European gang who staged 130 robberies on industrial buildings have been arrested in Los Montesinos. The Policia Nacional and Guardia Civil detained the group and described them

2 Mar, 2021 @ 17:00

Costa Blanca·Lead

Crafty Costa Calida criminals arrested after run of holiday home robberies going back to 2018

TWO men responsible for a dozen robberies at empty holiday homes near Cartagena have been arrested. Guardia Civil officers have been tracking the pair, aged 23 and 45, since 2018, when a

14 Jan, 2020 @ 08:26

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Expats terrified after string of brazen robberies on Spain’s Costa del Sol

EXPATS are warning of a brazen robbery ring on the Costa del Sol after a string of break-ins. At least six robberies have taken place within the last month at apartment complexes

19 Jul, 2018 @ 14:45

Crime & Law·Lead

Marbella burglary gang busted after attacking more than 20 homes

A BAND of alleged robbers who carried out more than 20 burglaries in Marbella has been dismantled. Three individuals have been identified by Benalmadena police, two of whom (both Algerian) were arrested,

17 Aug, 2017 @ 12:02

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Mallorca police arrest nine over alleged tourist watch robberies

Officers raid premises in Palma and Puerto Andratx, uncovering watches worth €55,000

28 Jul, 2017 @ 15:10

Lead·Mallorca