In the early morning of April ninth, two British nationals were apprehended by local police in El Campello, Alicante, while preparing to commit carjacking. Officers stopped their vehicle during a routine checkpoint and found the occupants displaying nervous behaviour. A search of the car revealed an impressive array of tools commonly used for vehicle theft, indicating they were about to carry out a crime.

Among the items located were a vehicle cylinder, a car key, a small video camera, and an OBD reader capable of detecting mechanical failures. Perhaps most concerning was the discovery of a frequency jammer, used to disrupt wireless device signals, including car keys. Additional items like gloves, caps, and a garment for disguise were also found, suggesting a premeditated plan execution.

Further examination unveiled packing tape, various screwdrivers resembling lock picks, and a hammer, reinforcing the belief that the pair was equipped to break into vehicles. Some tools located were engineered to decode locks, allowing access to the vehicle without the original key. These findings clearly pointed toward a coordinated intent to steal a car.

In addition to the theft-related equipment, authorities discovered multiple doses of marijuana, and the driver tested positive for drug use. The materials collected were seized, and the suspects were transferred to the Guardia Civil for further investigation and prosecution.