Raids on two houses in Chiclana have resulted in the detention of three people and the seizure of over one ton of hashish. Around twenty Guardia Civil officers took part in raids on two houses in Chiclana and in addition to the hashish, they also confiscated three high-end vehicles, a pistol, cash and jewellery.
Police seize 2,100 kilos of hashish in Benalmádena
Raids on several premises in Benalmádena have resulted in the arrest of two individuals on charges of crimes against the public health and unlawful possession of weapons.
Two detained in connection with Almería stabbing
The Guardia Civil has arrested two people, a man and a woman, in connection with the fatal stabbing of Janis S. on January 21st. The body was discovered in the lift of a building in the town of Roquetas de Mar.
Six detained in timeshare scam
Six people, all British nationals, have been arrested in Fuengirola in connection with various swindles perpetrated against their fellow compatriots. A company, originally registered in Alhaurin el Grande but later changing its name and registered office to avoid detection, was busy offering timeshare slots in five buildings along the Costa del Sol in exchange for large sums of money. Unfortunately, …
Eight arrested for fraud
Eight people have been arrested in Madrid and Toledo as part of ‘Operación Escudero’, an investigation into frauds carried out in the province of Jaén. The frauds have become known as the ‘Nazareth scams’ as they take part during the last quarter of each year. The amount involved is around €600,000 and the investigation began after an olive oil mill …
Three arrested in connection with hotel collapse
Three people have been arrested in connection with the collapse of the Hotel Son Moll in Capdeera, Mallorca, in which four workers lost their lives. The three men, including the architect, have been charged with negligent homicide as a result of undertaking unlicensed and unauthorised construction work on the hotel.
Four alleged ETA members detained
Two men and two women, alleged members of an ETA information unit, have been detained in San Sebastian and Pasaia in Guipúzchoa. It is believed that the four members were responsible for gathering and preparing information on potential ETA targets. The detentions occurred early this morning and the police have been conducting searches of several houses in San Sebastian and …
43 arrests in latest child pornography investigation
The latest investigation into child pornography has resulted in 34 people being arrested by National Police officers with a further 23 people being implicated in the case. The police carried out searches of 41 houses in 20 provinces and seized more than four million images involving child pornography. The investigation focused on the purchase and distribution of pornographic material involving …
Five arrested in connection with a series of robberies
Guardia Civil officers have arrested five people in connection with at least eight robberies with violence in the Mairena del Aljarafe area in Sevilla province. Following a series of robberies of both homes and businesses in Mairena del Aljarafe, all with the same modus operandi, the police began their search for the robbers based on witness accounts. A patrol spotted …
Six Marbella cops arrested
A total of six Local Police officers in Marbella have been detained to answer charges of assault, rape and failure to report a crime after a complaint was made by a local prostitute. Two officers were arrested on Sunday and are currently being held in custody, the other four were detained yesterday but were later provisionally released. The woman made …