Los Alcázares has significantly bolstered its municipal security by expanding its video surveillance network to include twenty-two strategically positioned closed circuit television cameras across the town. This comprehensive system aims to enhance resident safety and modernise policing capabilities, covering all entrances and exits to the municipality. It particularly focuses on areas with high foot traffic, such as the busy Plaza del Espejo and the historic Torre del Rame. Councillor for […]

Swimming has been temporarily banned off Playa de la Gola beach in La Manga del Mar Menor and Playa Paraíso beach in Cartagena, following recent water quality tests conducted by municipal authorities. Red flags were raised at these locations on Wednesday, 30 July, as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of holidaymakers. Cartagena City Council has reported that, so far, they have not detected any incidents in the sewage […]

The San Javier wastewater treatment plant has undergone significant upgrades aimed at enhancing its capabilities for reusing urban water. The improved system now includes advanced technologies for the treatment of ozonate, oxygen, and radiation, enabling the plant to disinfect an amount equivalent to forty per cent of an Olympic swimming pool in just one hour. This enhancement not only optimises the treatment capacity but also elevates the quality of recycled […]

The National Police has initiated a special deployment on the beaches of Benidorm aimed at preventing crimes such as thefts and robberies. This operation reinforces the security of public coastal spaces, and incorporates land units from the Operational Response Group and the Prevention and Reaction Unit of the Benidorm Police Station. Furthermore, aerial surveillance is conducted using drones managed by the Aerial Media Unit. With the arrival of summer, the […]

Tragedy struck Los Nietos Beach on Monday afternoon when emergency services were called to report a possible drowning. The emergency services received a call at three thirty-three PM, prompting the immediate dispatch of two ambulances. One ambulance belonged to the Cartagena Civil Protection and the other was from Basic Life Support services of six one one. Upon arrival, the medical teams found an eighty-three-year-old man in cardiac arrest. Despite nearly […]

The National Police have apprehended six individuals, one of whom is a minor, on suspicion of offences against public health and electricity fraud in Cartagena. The arrests stemmed from investigations into the dismantling of illegal drug sales points in the Virgen de la Caridad neighbourhood. These properties were reportedly used for the continuous sale of illicit substances, creating a climate of insecurity for local residents. Investigations revealed a significant influx […]