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Agents from the Nature Protection Service (SEPRONA) in Elche reported a 49-year-old Spanish man for numerous violations related to the capture, commercialization, labeling, traceability, and environmental control of red prawns.

Guardia Civil Seizes 112 Kilograms of Illegal Red Prawns in Santa Pola

Staff Reporter - 26/12/2025

The arrested man has a record of similar thefts and now faces attempted theft charges.

Brazen Daylight Robbery thwarted in Santa Pola By Off-Duty Cop

He has been sent to prison while the Guardia Civil continues hunting for the firearm used and investigating the motive behind the shocking attack.

Man Arrested in Santa Pola for Shooting Sister in Shoulder

Authorities are once again facing calls to improve safety measures on the route, which links the southern Costa Blanca’s busiest towns and resorts.

Tragedy on N-332: Brit Expat Killed in Head-On Smash

Patrol units from the San Pola Main Post and the Local Police immediately responded to the scene, where they discovered the body of a man lying face up on the ground.

Nightclub Manager in Santa Pola Arrested Over Alleged Involuntary Manslaughter

For now, the ferries keep arriving, the restaurants keep serving, and the locals keep adapting to a summer that, as islanders say, truly “never stops.”

Tabarca Swamped! Island Paradise Drowns in Tourists

Staff Reporter - 19/08/2025 0

After purchasing an item at the checkout, he pulled out a concealed handgun and pointed it at the cashier, demanding the contents of the till.

Armed Robber Arrested After Violent Hold-Up in Santa Pola Supermarket

Staff Reporter - 19/08/2025 0

The incident adds to a grim string of drownings in the province this month.

Tragedy on the Coast: Elderly Swimmer Drowns in Santa Pola

Staff Reporter - 16/08/2025 0

Every day, thousands of tourists flock to a tiny Spanish island that is struggling to prevent the few buildings it has from crumbling into the sea.

Tabarca, Spain’s Smallest Inhabited Island Struggles to Stay Afloat Amid Tourist...

Staff Reporter - 22/06/2025 0

In a local restaurant, 110 kilos of dodgy seafood were found stashed in freezers—unlabelled, untraceable, and bought under the table directly from fishermen.

Seafood Shocker in Santa Pola: 250 Kilos of Illegal Fish Seized

Staff Reporter - 06/06/2025 0

The birds lacked the necessary documentation for legal ownership, and one of the species is classified as invasive in Spain.

Guardia Civil Discovers Two Illegal Exotic Birds in Santa Pola Garage

Staff Reporter - 18/05/2025 0

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is spearheading efforts to secure UNESCO World Heritage status for Tabarca Island

Tabarca Island Eyes UNESCO Recognition

Staff Reporter - 07/05/2025 0

The arrested individuals defrauded over 200,000 euros, and seven vehicles were seized across several provinces.

Criminal network behind vehicle import fraud dismantled

Staff Reporter - 11/04/2025 0

• The suspect purchased heroin, hashish, and anxiolytics in Elche to resell them from his home in Santa Pola

Civil Guard Dismantles Drug Sales Operation and Arrests Its Santa Pola...

Staff Reporter - 26/03/2025 0

According to the prosecution, between September 2020 and February 2021, the officer used his position to access sensitive investigative information and shared details of arrests with another man, who is also on trial.

Santa Pola Civil Guard Officer on Trial for Leaking Arrest Secrets

Staff Reporter - 04/03/2025 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

The Alicante City Council, led by the Popular Party (PP), has decided against imposing restrictions on visitor numbers to Tabarca. Instead, they aim to reduce congestion through de Seasonalisation.

Alicante Rules Out Tourism Limits in Tabarca

Staff Reporter - 21/11/2024 0

The S61 Delfin is currently operating as a museum in the Port of Torrevieja.

Lost Tabarca Torpedo Discovery Sparks Bosnia War Speculation

Kevin Reardon - 15/10/2024 0

Guardia Civil officers inspect the rogue torpedo

Fishermen find a Naval torpedo in the waters off Tabarca

Kevin Reardon - 13/10/2024 0

Spanish Navy Patrol Boat Open to Visitors on Thursday

Mark Nolan - 18/09/2024 0

Approval Given for Santa Pola Terrorist Suspect’s Extradition to Spain

Mark Nolan - 12/09/2024 0

Santa Pola Advise Over Cadastral Register Update

Mark Nolan - 11/09/2024 0

Santa Pola Residents Promised TV Signal Boost

Mark Nolan - 04/09/2024 0

Tabarca residents want better balance of tourists throughout the year

Staff Reporter - 03/09/2024 0

Santa Pola in Fiesta Mode

Staff Reporter - 29/08/2024 0

Spanish Course for Foreigners at Gran Alacant

Mark Nolan - 28/08/2024 0

Santa Pola restaurant faces hefty fine for illegally caught lobsters

Staff Reporter - 26/08/2024 0

Greenpeace Highlights Severe Risk to Coastal Areas

Mark Nolan - 22/08/2024 0

Demand for New Build Property Sees Price Hikes

Mark Nolan - 22/08/2024 0

Santa Pola Government Denounced for Not Paying Overtime Since April

Mark Nolan - 22/08/2024 0

Gran Alacant to Host Nordic Walking Competition

Mark Nolan - 15/08/2024 0

Nine Youngsters Recognised as the Future of Santa Pola

Mark Nolan - 13/08/2024 0

Santa Pola Adapted Beaches More Popular then Ever

Mark Nolan - 08/08/2024 0

Santa Pola Council Continue to Demand New Health Centre at Gran...

Mark Nolan - 08/08/2024 0

Santa Pola Council Approves Funding and Calls for Widening of N-332

Mark Nolan - 31/07/2024 0

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