Benidorm Local Police have rescued a young boy who was found standing on an air conditioning unit on the 21st floor of a residential building in the Alicante province. Officers were alerted on Sunday after receiving reports that a child was in a situation of “extreme danger” outside a flat high above the ground. When they arrived at the property, they saw the boy positioned on the external unit and immediately carried out a rescue. Police confirmed that the child […]

Mundomar Benidorm has announced the birth of two Harris’s hawk chicks, the first successful breeding of the species at the park. The arrival comes as the wildlife centre marks its 30th anniversary. The chicks have been named Sahara and Dakar by the team of keepers and veterinarians. Their parents, Jalisco and Arizona, arrived at the Benidorm park in 2021 when they were just a month old. After several years under specialist care, the pair have now raised their first clutch […]

Four new professionals have formally taken up their posts at Torrevieja Town Hall as part of efforts to strengthen public services and improve administrative management. The appointments were confirmed by the Councillor for Personnel and Internal Affairs, María José Ruiz. The new additions include a caretaker covering a temporary replacement to ensure continuity of service, and a permanent general administration officer assigned to the Heritage department. Two further general administration technicians have been recruited through a municipal employment programme. One […]

Five people have been arrested by the Guardia Civil in connection with a series of alleged burglaries in the Cartagena area, some of which were carried out while residents were inside their homes. According to the Guardia Civil, the suspects targeted properties in El Albujón, Los Médicos and Pozo Estrecho. Investigators believe several homes were entered as part of the same operation. Officers confirmed that one of those arrested is a minor. The arrests were made as part of a […]

A total of 24 volunteers are taking part in a special summer operation in Pilar de la Horadada, which will remain active until September. The initiative aims to reinforce safety, prevention and assistance for residents and visitors during the busiest months of the year. Two fixed teams will operate each day. One will focus on forest fire prevention, carrying out patrols in rural and woodland areas using 4x4 vehicles, while a rapid response vehicle will remain on standby in Pinar […]

The National Police have arrested 29 people in Elche in connection with a fuel fraud that targeted a local transport company. The firm reported the fraudulent use of 10,663.95 litres of fuel, causing financial losses of more than 18,000 euros. According to investigators, the case began after the company detected numerous irregular refuelling charges in March. The amounts did not match the usual consumption of its fleet, prompting a formal complaint and a detailed police inquiry. Officers believe a trusted […]

A man has been arrested by National Police in Santiago de La Ribera, in the municipality of San Javier, after officers discovered 10 kilos of cocaine hidden in his car. Police said the suspect is believed to be a member of a gang involved in trafficking drugs across the country. He was stopped at a police checkpoint, where officers were carrying out routine controls. During the search of the vehicle, officers found nine packages containing cocaine concealed in a specially […]

The Guardia Civil has investigated a 71-year-old man from Guardamar del Segura as the alleged author of a cyber scam that diverted 5,000 euros in wages and redundancy pay from a company in Puçol, Valencia. The investigation began after the firm filed an online complaint about a fraudulent transfer. Specialists from the Guardia Civil’s cyber unit found the case involved what is known as Business Email Compromise, a scam in which corporate email accounts are impersonated. Officers say the suspect […]

A man, 28, and a woman, 30, have been arrested by Alicante Local Police after a two-and-a-half-year-old girl was found alone beside a car in what officers described as manifestly unsanitary conditions. The incident happened at around midday on Tuesday in a central car park in the city. According to police sources, two passers-by raised the alarm after spotting the child on her own. Officers said the girl, born in October 2023, showed visible signs of neglect, including soiled nappies […]