Maritime traffic resumes

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 …

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.