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The victim endured repeated insults, physical aggression, and online threats.

Court Orders €20,000 Payout for School’s Failure to Prevent Bullying

Staff Reporter - 29/03/2025

Most stolen items were sold on the black market. Authorities also seized two vehicles used in the crimes.

Five Arrested for Supermarket Thefts in Alicante and Murcia

Among those arrested is El Tarta himself, a well-known drug trafficker in the region.

Criminal Organization “El Tarta” Dismantled – One of the Most Active Drug Networks on the Guadalquivir River

• One of the suspects had an outstanding arrest warrant issued by Madrid’s Court No. 54 for receiving stolen goods and related offenses.

Two Arrested for Stealing 6,484 Meters of Copper Cable from a Mining Site

• One of the detainees, an employee of the company, used his position to misappropriate household appliances and IT equipment worth nearly €500,000.

Murcia’s Biggest IT Fraud is an ‘inside job’.

Authorities have arrested a 39-year-old Bulgarian man accused of stabbing his brother-in-law in the neck and injuring his sister’s hands in Orihuela Costa.

Suspect Arrested for Orihuela Costa Stabbing

Staff Reporter - 20/02/2025 0

Former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales has been found guilty of sexually assaulting Jenni Hermoso

Rubiales’ Reckoning as Guilty Verdict handed down on Spain former football...

Staff Reporter - 20/02/2025 0

Earlier today, multiple raids were carried out at warehouses in the El Tarajal industrial area of Ceuta. During the operation, authorities discovered a 12-meter-deep cavity inside one of the warehouses, leading to an underground tunnel extending toward the Moroccan border.

Ceuta tunnel may have been used to Smuggle Drugs from Morocco

Staff Reporter - 20/02/2025 0

The Director General of the Guardia Civil visited the Andalucía Zone to assess the work of 13,000 officers across the region's eight provinces.

Director General Reviews the Fight Against Drug Trafficking in Andalucía

Staff Reporter - 20/02/2025 0

The Constitutional Court has ruled in favour of a former Torrevieja local police officer who suffered workplace harassment from his superiors after exposing irregularities

Whistleblower Police Officer Wins Workplace Harassment Case in Torrevieja

Staff Reporter - 20/02/2025 0

The investigation began in August 2024 after a vehicle sales company reported suspicious transactions in dealerships across Torrevieja, Orihuela, and Elche.

Cyber Fraud Gang Targeting Car Dealerships in Torrevieja and Orihuela

Staff Reporter - 20/02/2025 0

Walsh, 37, had been warned he could spend nearly two decades in prison for his role in Carr’s death at a Costa Blanca apartment.

Five years jail for beating an Irishman to death in Torrevieja

Staff Reporter - 19/02/2025 0

The operation led to the arrest of 15 individuals and the recovery of 437 stolen mobile phones.

Crackdown on Stolen Mobile Phone Trade as 15 Arrested in Benidorm

Staff Reporter - 19/02/2025 0

The Civil Guard is searching for a 38-year-old Bulgarian man who attempted to kill his 62-year-old Spanish brother-in-law during a family dispute in Orihuela Costa

Man Sought for Attempted Murder of His Sister and Brother-in-Law in...

Staff Reporter - 18/02/2025 0

First detected in May 2024, this AI-driven scam uses advanced technology to create realistic phone calls claiming that a user’s Gmail account has been compromised.

Gmail Users Warned of New AI-Powered Scam that could result in...

Staff Reporter - 18/02/2025 0

The Civil Guard has arrested two men, aged 20 and 22, in Orihuela Costa on suspicion of drug trafficking.

Two Men Arrested in Orihuela Costa for Hiding Drugs in Toy...

Staff Reporter - 18/02/2025 0

The incident was reported after the restaurant owner spotted the burglary in progress via security cameras.

Man Arrested for Breaking into Orihuela Costa Restaurant

Staff Reporter - 18/02/2025 0

While behind bars, inmates still possess certain legal protections, although not all the rights enjoyed by free citizens apply.

Inmate Rights and Legal Support: What You Should Know

Bill Oates - 18/02/2025 0

The Civil Guard is looking for a group that tried to steal several boats in the Cartagena port of Cabo de Palos on Saturday.

Thieves steal Los Alcázares Civil Protection rescue boat

Staff Reporter - 18/02/2025 0

The investigation began when Spanish authorities, acting on intelligence from Peruvian officials via Interpol and the Interior Attaché in Lima, learned that the fugitive might be hiding in Spain.

Leader of bloodthirsty Peruvian Hitman Gang ‘Los Alfiles’ Captured in Elche

Staff Reporter - 16/02/2025 0

Both individuals, who are not connected, were put before the Torrevieja duty court.

Torrevieja Drug Trafficking arrest amid Robbery Investigation

Staff Reporter - 15/02/2025 0

National Police investigators in Spain initiated a search operation, eventually locating and arresting the fugitive as he was preparing to leave his home.

Norwegian Fugitive Wanted for 37 Fraud Cases Arrested in Rojales

Staff Reporter - 14/02/2025 0

The prison workers' union Tu Abandono Me Puede Matar (Tampm) has raised alarm over a persistent rat infestation at Fontcalent Prison in Alicante

Rat Infestation at Alicante’s Fontcalent Prison “ Unbearable”

Staff Reporter - 12/02/2025 0

Locating someone in custody and staying informed about their status doesn’t have to be overwhelming.

Steps to Locate Someone in Custody and Stay Informed

Bill Oates - 12/02/2025 0

Understanding the intricacies of white-collar offense allegations is essential for anyone facing such challenges.

Protecting Your Rights in White-Collar Offense Allegations: What You Need to...

Bill Oates - 12/02/2025 0

In his court testimony, Rubiales asserted that the kiss was consensual

According to Spain’s football chief, Jenni Hermosa consented to ‘The Kiss’.

Staff Reporter - 11/02/2025 0

Crime in Alicante province saw a slight overall decline in 2024, with a 0.7% drop in recorded offenses compared to the previous year.

Alicante’s Crime Landscape: Fewer cases but more Violence

Staff Reporter - 11/02/2025 0

Espanyol has accused Barcelona defender Mapi León of "violating the privacy" of Daniela Caracas during a Liga Feminine derby match on Sunday.

Barcelona’s Mapi León Accused of Privacy Violation in Derby Clash

Staff Reporter - 11/02/2025 0

Each defendant has paid the 10,000-euro bond set by the Provincial High Court, while a fourth suspect remains in custody, awaiting trial, still without a scheduled date.

Bail Outrage in 30M Euro Santa Pola Drug Case!

Staff Reporter - 10/02/2025 0

Orihuela Town Hall has issued a warning about a fraudulent offer circulating via mobile phones.

Orihuela Warning over David Bisbal Scam tickets

Staff Reporter - 10/02/2025 0

The prestigious sculptures were valued at 50,000 euros each, totalling 250,000 euros

Orihuela Official Faces Court Over Alleged Scrap Metal Scandal

Staff Reporter - 08/02/2025 0

A turbulent night unfolded on the roads of Vega Baja as local police officers from Los Montesinos apprehended a man in Cox for vehicle theft

Police pursuit following Los Montesinos vehicle theft

Staff Reporter - 02/02/2025 0

According to the Prosecutor's Office, Scheurer allegedly acted unlawfully by introducing new conditions into the contract requirements.

Former Orihuela Councillor Martina Scheurer Faces Trial Over Alleged Contract Favouritism

Staff Reporter - 01/02/2025 0

On January 20, officers from the Torrevieja Citizen Security Unit (USECIC) stopped a suspicious vehicle during a checkpoint.

Failed Escape as Man Tries to Outrun Torrevieja Police with Car...

Staff Reporter - 30/01/2025 0

Leticia Pertegal, spokesperson for Cambiemos Orihuela, strongly criticised the bishop’s actions

Opposition Presents Motion to Defend LGTB Rights Against Bishop Munilla’s Attacks

Staff Reporter - 29/01/2025 0

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