The government of the Region of Murcia has allocated seventy-six million euros to modernise outdated irrigation systems across the area. This significant investment aims to improve agricultural practices and enhance the environmental condition of the region. It is expected to benefit over seventeen thousand hectares of crops in farming communities such as Cieza, Totana, and Librilla, while promoting the use of renewable energy and non-conventional water sources. In response to three hundred complaints against farmers regarding illegal irrigation practices, the […]

The Guardia Civil in Águilas has detained two men following an incident where they attempted to throw a stolen boat into the sea. Their activities were spotted by a patrol engaged in surveillance at Cola beach. When the officers approached, the suspects abandoned the scene and attempted to flee in a vehicle. The chase ensued, during which the fleeing vehicle performed various evasive maneuvers before veering off the road. Law enforcement successfully detained the driver, while the other suspect managed […]

The National Police have arrested two Moroccan men, aged forty-nine and thirty-six, in Elche for their alleged involvement in a series of break-ins at rural properties. Police began investigating these unusual occurrences after local residents reported five robberies starting in mid-July. The suspects reportedly used pruning shears to cut through perimeter fences before forcing entry doors with a lever. A characteristic of these incidents was the theft of car keys and remote controls from vehicles parked on the premises. To […]

An Irish man, thirty-six years old, has been arrested at Alicante Airport in Spain after attempting to smuggle eighteen kilograms of cannabis. The drugs, valued at approximately two hundred thousand euros, were found during a routine X-ray scan of his luggage. Security staff apprehended him at the boarding gate just before he was set to board a Ryanair flight to Liverpool. Upon closer inspection of the suitcase, authorities discovered vacuum-sealed bags containing the cannabis. Following the arrest, the individual was […]

The National Police have successfully dismantled a criminal organisation operating in Benidorm that was involved in serious crimes including document falsification and money laundering. This significant operation resulted in the arrest of fifteen individuals and the seizure of numerous electronic devices and cash. The investigation initiated after several reports were made to the National Police in the Hortaleza district of Madrid. When authorities began their inquiries, they identified the leader of the group, a Pakistani national, who was orchestrating the […]

The Constitutional Court has ruled in favour of a local police officer from Torrevieja, Alicante, who experienced workplace harassment for a prolonged period of three years and five months. This harassment ensued after he reported irregularities involving the handling of cash from fines and selective inspections of leisure establishments. In its unanimous decision, the court determined that the officer's rights to physical and moral integrity were compromised by the failure of both the local council and the Valencia Regional Court […]

The Guardia Civil has successfully thwarted an attempt to transport drugs in Torre Pacheco, Murcia. During their routine crime prevention duties, officers apprehended a suspect who is believed to be involved in drug trafficking. The incident occurred during a security check in the urban area of Torre Pacheco, where officers were identifying individuals and inspecting vehicles for illicit substances. While conducting the control, officers observed a suspect on an electric scooter who was manoeuvring evasively upon noticing the police. The […]

The Guardia Civil has arrested two Spanish men, aged twenty and twenty-two, in Orihuela Costa on suspicion of drug trafficking. The arrests occurred during a routine safety operation where officers noticed a vehicle parked on the roadside. The driver exhibited signs of drug use, prompting further investigation. Upon inspection of the vehicle, agents detected a strong odour resembling hashish. They discovered a cardboard box filled with toys, which concealed a vacuum-sealed bag of hashish and thirty vape pens labelled as […]

La Guardia Civil has successfully dismantled a criminal gang specialising in cyber fraud through identity theft and document forgery in the areas of Torrevieja, Orihuela, and Elche. The operation led to the arrest of three individuals in the Madrid region. The suspects were brought before the Guardia de Madrid and Parla magistrate court and released under precautionary measures pending further investigation. The investigation, named 'Saxum Twenty Four', began after a vehicle sales company reported suspicious activities in local dealerships. Authorities […]