On Saturday, the Local Police of Alicante discovered a site where unlicensed bullfighting activities were set to take place, following an incident involving a runaway bull calf. The situation arose when the calf escaped from a lorry and headed towards the AP-7 motorway near the Assagador road. This caused a temporary closure of the motorway for forty minutes, although no incidents occurred on the road, according to a statement from the Alicante City Council.

Thirteen police officers, together with a group of individuals in the area, successfully intercepted and restrained the animal. Once traffic was restored, the officers traced the lorry transporting the calf to a property located in the Rambla de Rambuchar area. Upon arrival, they discovered that a bullfighting event was planned, specifically a type of capea, in a small tenting area that a private individual had rented from the landowner for a group of enthusiasts.

The police verified that the planned event lacked the necessary permits for its execution. Consequently, they officially documented the situation to initiate appropriate legal action and informed the Autonomous Police, which is responsible for such matters, who also arrived at the scene.

This incident highlights ongoing regulatory issues surrounding bullfighting activities in the region, raising questions about the enforcement of local laws and the necessity for proper licensing.