In Benidorm, police have detained a forty-seven-year-old man of Algerian descent for allegedly committing theft from a vehicle. The suspect is accused of stealing a handbag containing four thousand eight hundred euros in cash and personal documents. The theft involved a distraction technique known as 'punching', where the suspect punctured the victim's tyre while they were parking at a supermarket. The incident occurred after the victim had completed their shopping. Upon returning to their vehicle and noticing the damaged tyre, […]

In a coordinated effort, the National Police and the Civil Guard have arrested sixteen individuals as part of Operation Fauda-Northpark. This operation focuses on a criminal organization consisting of Moroccan and Spanish nationals, suspected of numerous burglaries in the provinces of Alicante and Murcia. The suspects were apprehended following raids in six locations, including La Murada, Crevillente, and Monteagudo, amid an ongoing investigation of their criminal activities. The group's modus operandi involved targeting isolated residences, such as chalets and agricultural […]

Alicante has seen an increase in the presence of processionary caterpillars, raising health concerns for pets and allergy sufferers. A recent video captured in Guardamar del Segura shows a significant procession of these caterpillars, which pose serious health risks. The footage was recorded in the Alfonso XIII park by local resident Mari Carmen Herrera and shared by the MeteOrihuela account. The processionary caterpillar is known for its potential to cause severe allergic reactions and health issues. Contact with these caterpillars […]

Local police conducted a drug detection traffic control on Avenida Alcalde Ramón Pastor, which resulted in the arrest of multiple individuals. Officers discovered that one driver, a thirty-four-year-old man, presented a counterfeit driving licence, leading to his detention for suspected forgery and violations against road safety. In a separate case during the operation, police arrested a forty-one-year-old man on drug trafficking charges. This suspect was found in possession of a plastic bag containing a significant quantity of marijuana, a second […]

Alicante is gearing up for the much-anticipated Carnival of 2025, planned for a busy Saturday, March first. The celebration will kick off with children's activities including face painting and magic shows from five to eight in the evening, followed by adult festivities that will continue until four in the morning. Two music stages will cater to diverse musical tastes, creating a festive atmosphere in the heart of the city's Rambla de Méndez Núñez. A series of spectacular arches featuring masks […]