Maritime traffic between Andalucía and Melilla is back to normal after the recent bad weather. The ports, however, have suffered damage as a result of the high winds but this is not affecting crossings.
Suspected child poisoner remanded in custody
After an appearance in court in Melilla, the woman suspected of poisoning her two year old daughter by injecting her with alcohol has been sent to prison. The woman, a Moroccan who hardly speaks any Spanish, denies causing harm to her daughter but the judge hearing the case decided there was sufficient evidence to justify remanding her in custody. She …
Mother detained on suspicion of poisoning her two year old daughter
A 30 year old woman by the name of Nayima has been arrested in Melilla on suspicion of poisoning her daughter, or maybe even two!
Operation fairground
Thirty-three Guardia Civil officers in Spanish enclave of Mellila are currently taking part in ‘Operation Fairground’ as they try to prevent people crossing illegally to Málaga or Almería as stowaways in fairground trucks. A total of fifteen juveniles have so far been detained.