National Police have arrested a 37-year-old man in Elche accused of carrying out a violent burglary at the home of an elderly woman after pretending to be a technician from an internet company. According to investigators, the suspect knocked on the victim’s door and claimed to be an operative. The woman became suspicious and attempted to close the door, but the man allegedly blocked it with his foot, forced his way inside and pushed her to the ground. She struck […]

The Generalitat has reinforced the interurban bus service connecting La Mata, in the north of Torrevieja, with Torrevieja University Hospital, reducing journey times from almost two hours to just over 20 minutes. Previously, passengers had to travel into the town centre and change buses, leading to long waits and extended travel times. The new direct route operates eight times a day from Monday to Friday, and four times a day at weekends and on public holidays. The stop is located […]

The new Paseo del Mar leisure centre at Torrevieja’s port will open in June, after a further delay ruled out a late May launch. Enrique Riquelme, manager of Empresas del Sol, said user safety remains the priority. He confirmed around €61 million has been invested in the project, built on the site of the former port area. Around 350 workers are currently completing the complex, which will generate an estimated 400 direct jobs, mainly for people from Torrevieja and the […]

National Police have dismantled a travelling criminal organisation based in Torrevieja that specialised in burglaries using the so-called “glue thread” technique. Thirteen people have been arrested, eight of whom have been remanded in custody. Investigators have linked the group to at least 27 robberies committed between December 2025 and March 2026. The investigation, led by Madrid’s Court of Instruction number 33 and the Organised Crime Prosecutor’s Office, began after officers detected a cell in the Vega Baja area made up […]

A Torrevieja woman has accepted a one-year prison sentence after her dog died from heatstroke on a rooftop terrace in August 2022. The dog, named Maikel, was left tied up for several consecutive days during extreme summer temperatures, without adequate protection. The case was heard at a preliminary hearing in Orihuela on Thursday. Animal welfare groups FAADA and PACMA brought the private prosecution. They said the dog was kept on a solarium-style terrace during the hottest hours of the day, […]

The Guardia Civil has arrested a British fugitive in Alicante during an operation against an organised crime network involved in drug trafficking and document fraud. The arrest coincided with the launch of the latest international ‘Most Wanted’ campaign led by the United Kingdom. The investigation began in November 2025 after staff at a parcel delivery shop in Benidorm reported a suspicious suitcase. Officers discovered 16 kilograms of cannabis resin inside, destined for the UK. Enquiries identified a woman who sent […]

Torrevieja City Council has closed the indoor municipal swimming pool at the Tavi y Carmona Sports Palace after a ventilation duct became detached on the morning of Thursday 14 May 2026. The facility will remain shut until further notice while the cause of the incident is assessed. The Department of Sports said the decision was taken to guarantee the safety of users. It follows a similar issue identified on 14 April, when an anomaly in the duct’s fixings led to […]

Murcia City Council has unveiled plans to install 1,330 new security cameras at 267 points across the municipality, quadrupling the existing network of 549 devices. The scheme forms part of the ‘Murcia Segura’ project, aimed at strengthening crime prevention and improving police coordination. The new cameras will be connected to the Local Police Coordination Centre, allowing real-time monitoring 24 hours a day. Equipped with infrared vision, they will operate in all visibility conditions, helping officers respond more quickly to incidents […]

Two senior members of an international drug trafficking network have been arrested after a Guardia Civil investigation in Murcia and Valencia. The operation, known as ‘Iris 24’, has targeted a criminal organisation allegedly involved in international drug trafficking. Officers detained two individuals believed to be part of the group’s leadership structure. The Guardia Civil said the investigation forms part of its broader strategy to dismantle organised crime networks operating across regional and national borders. Enquiries remain ongoing, and further arrests […]