Three men have been arrested by the Guardia Civil in connection with a series of violent robberies and thefts in the Vega Baja area. The suspects, aged between 19 and 29, are accused of two robberies with violence, three break-ins at businesses and two thefts from vehicles. The investigation, known as Operation Morcar26, began in late 2025 after several vehicle thefts were reported in Almoradí and two break-ins at hospitality venues in Algorfa. Officers from the Main Post in Almoradí […]

A 28-year-old woman who was 30 weeks pregnant and her unborn baby have died after she choked at her home in the town of Beniel, Murcia. The Region of Murcia’s Emergency Coordination Centre said the incident happened early on Thursday morning. The woman’s partner called 1-1-2 at 9.05am to report that she was unconscious following a choking episode. A doctor from the 061 service gave cardiopulmonary resuscitation instructions over the phone while crews were dispatched. Four ambulances, including two Mobile […]

National Police have arrested a 59-year-old man in Benidorm on suspicion of fraud, misappropriation and falsifying documents after allegedly renting out properties he did not own. According to the Provincial Police Headquarters, several victims reported paying deposits for long-term or holiday rentals in the Alicante resort, only to discover the properties were not legally available. In one case, a victim paid 650 euros as a deposit for a flat but was later told the owners no longer wished to rent […]

Violence at IES Playa Flamenca has raised significant concerns among parents and the local community. Recent incidents of fights and disturbances have surged following the tragic death of fifteen-year-old Cloe, allegedly at the hands of her ex-boyfriend. The police have increased their presence at the school; however, many parents feel that measures taken so far are not adequate to address the ongoing issues. Reports indicate a pattern of young people engaging in fights, often egged on by onlookers, with many […]

The Guardia Civil of the Murcia region has successfully dismantled a criminal gang involved in drug trafficking and violent robberies. This operation, known as 'Fitión', led to the arrest of four individuals in the Campo de Cartagena area. Authorities conducted preliminary investigations due to the alarming rise in violent robberies, and the probe eventually pointed to a well-organised group that targeted various shops, threatening employees and demanding cash at gunpoint. Investigators revealed that the gang was sophisticated, changing vehicles regularly […]