Early this morning, a gas station in Balsicas was targeted by a group of masked robbers. The thieves managed to steal the safe and a tobacco vending machine before making their escape. They arrived at the scene in a Citroën C15 van and a Seat car. According to sources close to the investigation, they loaded the stolen items into the van and fled at high speed along the Mar Menor highway.

Shortly after the robbery, the Seat used in the crime was discovered abandoned in a lemon grove near Los Infiernos, close to Balsicas. This incident marks another addition to the alarming trend of similar robberies affecting gas stations and other businesses in the Campo de Cartagena area. Over the past few months, organized gangs have been linked to multiple robberies in the region.

These crimes often follow a specific pattern, typically occurring in the early hours of the morning. The robbers, usually consisting of four to five individuals, arrive in previously stolen vehicles and act swiftly to minimise their time at the scene. They inflict significant material damage while stealing cash and equipment like tobacco vending machines and fruit machines.

Authorities are increasing their efforts to address this rise in criminal activity, as the community expresses growing concern over safety. The police are currently investigating these robberies and encouraging anyone with information to come forward.