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CAUGHT REDHANDED: Special forces cops raid cocaine lab in Spain’ Madrid and arrest 12 gang members

John Culatto - 26 Sep, 2022 @ 14:43

ELITE police busted a cocaine lab in Spain that could prepare 120 kilos of the illegal drug every week. The Special Operations Group (GEO) led...

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Police arrive late to shootout in Gibraltar Campo city of Spain’s Algeciras

John Culatto - 16 Sep, 2022 @ 17:46

POLICE are investigating a number of shootouts reported by residents in three neighbourhoods of Algeciras on Thursday. National Police agents found a number of bullet...

Andalucia

Police discover 21 kilos of cannabis at secret weed plantation in Gibraltar Campo town

John Culatto - 15 Sep, 2022 @ 14:53

POLICE have raided an illegal weed plantation in an Algeciras neighbourhood and seized more than 20 kilos of marijuana. Policia Nacional agents arrested a man...

Cyclist Pretends To Be 'knocked Over' To Steal Expensive Watch From Motorist On Spain's Costa Blanca

Andalucia

Police arrest father who allegedly stabbed his son at a Malaga city home

John Culatto - 14 Sep, 2022 @ 15:11

POLICE have arrested 63-year-old man who accused of stabbing his own son in a Malaga city neighbourhood, puncturing his lung. Agents of the Policia Nacional...

Andalucia

Police arrest man who tried to burn down Malaga cathedral in south Spain

John Culatto - 13 Sep, 2022 @ 15:27

POLICE arrested a man accused of trying to burn the ancient doors of Malaga cathedral after he was identified from security cameras. Policia Nacional investigators...

Andalucia

Police make 15 arrests in Malaga over Spain residency scam

John Culatto - 16 Aug, 2022 @ 16:51

POLICE have seized accounts and property worth about €1.7 million from a Malaga agency that provided fake residency documents to Chinese nationals. National Police arrested...

Andalucia

Mexican oil boss arrested on corruption charges while hiding out in luxury urbanisation on Spain’s Costa del Sol

James Warren - 18 Jul, 2020 @ 12:06

THE former boss of Pemex, the Mexican state owned oil company has been extradited to Mexico to face corruption charges. Emilio Lozoya was arrested...

Andalucia

Brit fugitive wanted for drive-by murder of 19 year old Aya Hachem arrested on Spain’s Costa del Sol

James Warren - 7 Jul, 2020 @ 16:35

A wanted fugitive has been arrested in Fuengirola on suspicion of the murder of 19-year-old Aya Hachem. A European Arrest Warrant was issued for the...

Crime & Law

Gang of youths arrested for ‘stoning’ good samaritans who stopped woman being robbed in Madrid street

James Warren - 9 Jun, 2020 @ 12:50

A GROUP of nine youths have been arrested for stoning and robbing people in Madrid. The thugs robbed a woman in the street and then...

Crime & Law

Two arrested and one man on the run after police in Spain discover world’s first transatlantic drugs submarine

Robert Firth - 27 Nov, 2019 @ 15:45

The boat was stopped on Sunday night in Galicia following its 4,778 mile journey from Columbia

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Man who shot at passers-by with shotgun from his house is arrested in Spain’s Andalucia

Robert Firth - 19 Nov, 2019 @ 13:43

The shooter’s victims were hit in the shoulder, arm and back during the attacks

Andalucia

Robber in Spain’s Marbella who hit expat shop owner on head with motorbike helmet then stole €500 is arrested

Robert Firth - 18 Nov, 2019 @ 12:54

He fled on a motorbike after stealing the money

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Sadistic expat who raped his girlfriend as ‘punishment’ during two day TORTURE spree in Spain’s Mallorca is jailed

Robert Firth - 6 Nov, 2019 @ 18:46

“He told her he didn’t care whether he had to kill her and covered her mouth with tape.”

Andalucia

British drug lord arrested on yacht off Spain’s coast as 3,100kg of hash seized

Robert Firth - 28 Oct, 2019 @ 16:20

Three polish men were also arrested.

Andalucia

Mother in Spain leaves five-year-old son crying alone on balcony while she parties all night with friends

Robert Firth - 15 Oct, 2019 @ 10:16

The boy’s mother returned from partying at 7am on Sunday morning and was informed by neighbours that police had taken her son.

Andalucia

Police arrest man in Spain’s Malaga who impersonated 17-year-old boy to collect indecent images of children

Robert Firth - 11 Oct, 2019 @ 13:52

He initially tried to befriend the children on social media sites, before asking them for sexual videos of themselves.

Andalucia

Police in Sevilla bust gang of robbers and seize five firearms, €1,550 and two luxury cars

Robert Firth - 2 Oct, 2019 @ 10:45

Two men and one woman have been arrested in connection with the raids.

Andalucia

Man steals over €11,000 worth of items from luxury hotel guest in Spain’s Marbella

Robert Firth - 26 Sep, 2019 @ 15:22

The stolen items included luxury bags, wallets and electronic devices.

Andalucia

Five arrested after three men thrown out of van on motorway in Spain’s Andalucia

Robert Firth - 23 Sep, 2019 @ 11:20

Security forces believe the three men were involved in a shooting which took place earlier.

Andalucia

Brit suspected of gunning down victim in double murder released on bail after Spain arrest

Charlie Smith - 3 Dec, 2018 @ 12:29

Shaw was gunned down in Tile Hill on 25 March, while Robbins has never been found and is presumed dead

Andalucia

75-year-old drug dealer caught in Malaga after TEN years on the run

Joe Wallen - 25 Dec, 2017 @ 14:00

A NOTORIOUS drug dealer is set to face justice after a joint British and Spanish police operation snatched him after ten years in hiding. Michael...

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Spain’s oldest man dies in León senior home at the age of 110

Simon Hunter - 29 Sep, 2022 @ 17:39

Spain’s oldest man, Antonio Alvarado, has just died at the age of 110 years old. According to Spanish news agency EFE, he passed away...

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Gibraltar government slams military for closing down the airfield at short notice, diverting flights

29 Sep, 2022 @ 16:45

Malaga council to ban popular tourist activity from beaches

29 Sep, 2022 @ 16:30

Sewage plant could be back on track after Gibraltar government restarts bidding process

29 Sep, 2022 @ 14:46

Guardia Civil officers shocked after a man accused of exhibitionism decided to attend a trial completely naked in Valencia

29 Sep, 2022 @ 14:13

Divers are removing more ‘oil pockets’ from the stricken ship off the Gibraltar coast as cleaning continues

29 Sep, 2022 @ 13:31

3 bedroom Villa for sale in Peniscola with pool garage – € 189,000

29 Sep, 2022 @ 13:05

Caves of Nerja in Spain’s Malaga named ‘Tourism Ambassador 2022’ on World Tourism Day

29 Sep, 2022 @ 09:15

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Third earthquake to rumble Spain’s Malaga since Monday

29 Sep, 2022 @ 08:45

Gibraltar authorities auction former Russian yacht for cut-price £35 million after March seizure

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