A British woman has been arrested in Spain after being accused of mastermind a failed kidnap and robbery of her ex-partner. The incident, which began near Benidorm, involved the police responding to reports of an armed break-in at a property in Callosa d’en Sarrià. When they arrived, officers apprehended a sixty-four-year-old British man and a fifty-six-year-old Portuguese national who were trying to execute the crime.

Police investigations uncovered a collection of equipment believed to be intended for the crime, including tasers, an air pistol, and defensive sprays. Authorities confirmed that they successfully intervened, preventing harm to the victim. Local reports indicated that the assailants possessed information which only the woman and her ex-partner could have provided.

On the day of the incident, the victim received a message from the woman requesting assistance with a problem on her phone, which police believe was intended to lure him to the scene. Following her arrest, investigators revealed evidence suggesting the woman orchestrated the botched attack, potentially motivated by financial debts.

Reports indicate that her ex-husband may have offered financial compensation to the alleged accomplice to assist in the kidnapping attempt. Currently, all three individuals involved remain in custody as the investigation continues.