The Guardia Civil is investigating a series of attempted boat thefts that occurred on Saturday at the port of Cabo de Palos. According to sources close to the investigation, the thieves attempted to steal two boats from the Islas Hormiga and Naranjito diving clubs, as well as a vessel belonging to the special underwater activities group of the Guardia Civil. Security cameras captured footage of the suspects, who left behind some damage during their failed attempts.

In a related incident on the same night, a rescue boat operated by Protección Civil in Los Alcázares was reported stolen from the local yacht club. The vessel in question measures six point five metres in length. Investigators are examining the possibility that these two incidents might be connected, as they both took place within the same timeframe.

The Guardia Civil has urged any witnesses or individuals with information about these thefts to come forward. The local community remains on alert as authorities step up surveillance at the ports to deter further criminal activity.

As the investigation continues, law enforcement officials are emphasising the importance of reporting suspicious activities around the ports in an effort to prevent similar thefts in the future.