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- Two armed individuals arrested while attempting to break into a home with equipment to restrain the victim.
- The swift response of the officers prevented the crime from being carried out and led to the arrest of the suspects, who have been remanded in custody.
April 1, 2025 – The Civil Guard has arrested two individuals in the act as they were about to commit a robbery with violence and intimidation in an occupied residence, intending to unlawfully detain the occupant. The two detainees have been placed in provisional custody without bail after appearing before the court.
Citizen Cooperation Enabled Immediate Response
The operation began when the Civil Guard’s Operational Services Center (COS) received an alert from the emergency number 112, reporting the presence of armed individuals inside a residence in Callosa d’en Sarrià (Alicante). Thanks to citizen cooperation, authorities were alerted that two armed individuals were attempting to break into the home.
Immediately, Civil Guard patrols from Callosa d’en Sarrià were dispatched to the scene, where they found the suspects inside the house. Upon noticing the officers’ presence, the suspects attempted to flee but were intercepted and arrested. Due to the officers’ rapid intervention, the victim was prevented from being unlawfully restrained.
Weapons, Robbery Equipment, and Police Collaboration
Following the arrest, the officers secured the residence and conducted an inspection of the area with assistance from the Support Group of the Calpe Company and the Local Police of Callosa d’en Sarrià, who actively participated in gathering evidence. During the search of the surroundings, authorities discovered a compressed air pistol, two tasers, and three operational defense sprays, along with balaclavas, gloves, masks to conceal their identities, and a roll of duct tape. A large rental van, which the detainees intended to use for their escape, was also found and seized by officers.
Remanded in Custody Without Bail
The detainees, a 64-year-old British man and a 56-year-old Portuguese man, were brought before the Investigative Court No. 3 of Villajoyosa, which ordered their provisional detention without bail. They are being charged with attempted robbery with violence and intimidation in an occupied residence, as well as unlawful detention.
The operation was carried out by the Civil Guard of Callosa d’en Sarrià, with support from the Judicial Police of Villajoyosa, the Support Group of the Calpe Company, and the Local Police of Callosa d’en Sarrià, whose collaboration was crucial in gathering evidence.
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