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Archive for CRIME

Serious vandalism at prehistoric painting caves

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News from various sources say that twenty-six caves containing prehistoric paintings have been damaged over the past year either by the weather or by people. The list includes the Laja Alta paintings in Jimena (photo).> Read the rest of this entry »

Two women killed by husbands in 12 hours

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(Agencies) Two women were allegely killed by their husbands in less than 12 hours over the weekend. The first incident occurred in Alicante where a Briton, 72, supposedly used a shotgun to kill his wife,55, and then committed suicide in their home in San Fulgencio.> Read the rest of this entry »

‘I spy with my little eye … a criminal?’

campaNA(Sur in English) A new phase of Operation Captura has been launched with the slogan ‘I spy with my little eye… a criminal?’ to encourage public collaboration. Crimestoppers in collaboration with the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) have launched a new appeal for the collaboration of the general public in the catching of criminals. This week in Malaga photos of another ten of Britain’s most wanted criminals thought to be hiding on the Spanish Costas were released with a clear message: keep your eyes open (photos below).> Read the rest of this entry »

Arrested for illegal hunting in Los Alcornocales

CazaFurtiva_PepeContrerasBlog(Photo: pepecontreras.blogspot.com) The Guardia Civil arrested a Jimena man on Monday for allegedly hunting within the boundaries of Los Alcornocales Nature Park, where it is strictly forbidden.> Read the rest of this entry »

Alleged killer arrested in UK, handed over to police in La Línea

COMISARIA-POLICIA-NACIONAL-LaLínea(Agencies) A 23-year year old Briton has been arrested by Spanish police in La Línea in connection with the death of a 31-year New Zealand man last December. Identified only as L.J.J.W, the alleged killer was detained in the UK and handed over to Spain after a judge issued a European arrest warrant.> Read the rest of this entry »