The Guardia Civil has dismantled an illegal vehicle repair workshop close to the Lagunas de la Mata y Torrevieja natural park in the province of Alicante after drone surveillance detected irregular activity. The operation began in October on a plot within a residential development and followed observations by the drone unit of the Unidad de Seguridad Ciudadana (Usecic) in Torrevieja. Information was passed by the Patrol of Fiscal and Borders (Pafite) to Seprona officers in Guardamar, who have led the […]

Spanish National Police have arrested a 31-year-old man accused of playing a key role in a brutal attack on a home in Orihuela. Investigators say the incident happened in July, when six masked men forced their way into a house while posing as police officers. The victims were allegedly tied up and gagged before being beaten and shot. One man was taken to Vega Baja Hospital for emergency surgery, while the other was admitted to the intensive care unit at […]

The regional Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Rural Development has allocated €1,477,995 to protect Vega Baja University Hospital from the risk of flooding. The scheme will see the construction of a stormwater collection and control basin next to the hospital, designed to store excess rainwater and release it gradually. The hospital was severely affected during the torrential rains of September 2019. Floodwater inundated the ground floor and several operating theatres after the drainage system became overwhelmed. Road access via the […]

Torrevieja Council has unanimously approved a Municipal Action Plan to address flood risk, following a vote at Monday’s ordinary plenary session. The plan was supported by all political groups and is designed to strengthen prevention, coordination and emergency response during episodes of heavy rain. The municipality has long been classified as high risk for flooding, particularly in urbanised areas near the Torrevieja lagoon. Regional legislation dating back to 1999 required a local flood plan, and subsequent updates, including changes to […]

A woman has been stabilised after suffering a cardiorespiratory arrest while travelling in a taxi on Monday morning. The incident happened near the town’s bus station, where a rapid and coordinated response proved crucial in saving her life. The taxi driver recognised the seriousness of the situation and alerted an off-duty police officer. The officer immediately activated the emergency protocol, and two patrol cars were dispatched to the scene. Officers removed the woman from the vehicle and began CPR while […]

Two men aged 21 and 31 have been remanded in custody after allegedly attempting to rob an 86-year-old woman in Torrevieja and leaving her with serious injuries. The incident took place on 25 March at around 9pm in the town centre. According to the Guardia Civil, the suspects tried to snatch the woman’s handbag, causing her to fall to the ground. She suffered a broken arm and other injuries, and later required surgery. She is now recovering at a relative’s […]