A woman who tested positive for cocaine has crashed her car into a restaurant terrace in Torrevieja, Alicante province. The accident happened during the early hours of Monday at the junction of San Pascual and Joaquín Chapaprieta streets. The restaurant was closed at the time, and the driver was not injured. The car was travelling towards Apolo Street before hitting the outdoor area. The impact destroyed two stone planters and a large section of the wooden decking. Police attended to […]

An Orihuela Local Police patrol car has been involved in a serious-looking crash on the N-332, shortly before the Punta Prima roundabout. The collision happened on Sunday morning during a pursuit, according to sources close to the police operation. The sources said officers had ordered a vehicle to stop, but the driver fled. During the pursuit, the patrol car hit a planter on the edge of the road. No injuries have been reported, although the crash alarmed pedestrians in an […]

Torrevieja mayor Eduardo Dolón has again called on the Transport Ministry to tender and build the planned dual carriageway on the N-332 through the municipality. He says the council has requested a meeting with Transport Minister Óscar Puente, or officials from the relevant directorates, more than 100 times without securing a substantive response. The council says the road carries more than 60,000 vehicles a day, with traffic increasing during holiday periods. It says the congestion causes regular queues, longer journeys […]

Guardia Civil officers have arrested a 42-year-old man in Mazarrón, Murcia, on suspicion of making threats with a firearm and drug trafficking. Several residents of an urbanisation reported threats allegedly made by the suspect, who was also linked to the sale of illegal drugs. The investigation began in July. Officers gathered evidence suggesting the man had allegedly threatened victims to stop them reporting the incidents. One of the threats under investigation allegedly involved a firearm. The Guardia Civil also said […]

Taxi drivers in Orihuela Costa say a shortage of licensed cabs is encouraging unauthorised passenger services at busy locations including Zenia Boulevard, La Zenia and Cabo Roig. The problem is particularly serious at night, when tourists and people leaving entertainment venues face long waits. On Monday, a private driver was intercepted at Zenia Boulevard after allegedly approaching people in the taxi queue and offering rides. Police found that he did not have authorisation to provide the service. Orihuela Town Hall […]

A traffic offence on a road in Guardamar del Segura has led to a police investigation and the arrest of two people. Officers became suspicious after noticing several bundles inside the vehicle during the stop. Police searched the car and found several items of clothing with anti-theft devices still attached. They also discovered bags allegedly designed to interfere with shop security systems. The clothing and bags have been seized and placed at the disposal of the courts. The arrests followed […]

The Spanish National Police, working with the Customs Surveillance Service, have dismantled a people-smuggling network operating along the coast of the Region of Murcia. The investigation began after a speedboat carrying migrants reached the coast of Águilas. Authorities say the network brought migrants from Algeria into the region illegally using boats fitted with high-powered engines. Officers arrested several alleged members of the group after a maritime pursuit. The suspects reportedly abandoned their passengers in open water after realising they had […]

Health services in the Valencian Community have treated 20 people for minor problems linked to the solar eclipse. Twelve of them were taken to hospitals or health centres, according to the regional health department. The incidents included three minor eye problems, 11 injuries or bruises, five fainting episodes and one anxiety attack. The department said it still needed information from primary and hospital care services before it could complete the final figures. The regional government has praised emergency services, police, […]

A man has died after falling from an electric scooter in Torrevieja. The crash happened at about 8.30pm on 8 August, at the junction of San José Street and Rambla Juan Mateo in the Calvario district. Police sources confirmed details of the incident on Wednesday. The victim was a Colombian national born in 1985. Police believe he was under the influence of alcohol, travelling in the wrong direction and not wearing a helmet. Witnesses said he lost his balance while […]