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The Justice Department allocates over 863,000 euros to enhance energy efficiency at the Orihuela judicial headquarters

The Ministry of Justice and Public Administration has finalised initiatives to enhance energy efficiency in the Orihuela courthouse, entailing a total investment of 863,439 euros.

The actions undertaken include the renovation of air conditioning and lighting systems with high energy efficiency alternatives, as well as the installation of a photovoltaic solar plant that facilitates the utilisation of renewable energy sources.

The Ministry aims to decrease CO₂ emissions, consumption, and energy costs to achieve optimal energy performance in the building situated in Plaza de Santa Lucía.

The investment in the new air conditioning amounts to 684,874 euros. The system comprises multiple hybrid VRF-water configurations with heat recovery for each plant, utilising R-32 as the refrigerant. Hybrid VRV systems effectively fulfil the criteria of high efficiency, decreased energy consumption, integration of renewable energies, and minimised use of refrigerant gas. This will enhance the thermal comfort experienced by users.

A new ventilation system has been installed at the headquarters, incorporating an air treatment unit (UTA) that facilitates comprehensive air treatment.

An investment of 159,996 euros has been made in the lighting work, primarily directed towards replacing fluorescent and incandescent luminaires with LED luminaires.

Furthermore, multi-sensors for daylight regulation, presence sensors, and a lighting control system for common areas with time and usage programming have been implemented. The building’s lighting level has been enhanced in accordance with current regulations, resulting in an estimated energy consumption reduction of over 50%.

The solar installation at the Orihuela courthouse includes 20 panels, each rated at 600 W, resulting in an installed capacity of 10 kW and a peak capacity of 12 kW. The project cost is €18,568.19, and it is anticipated that the energy produced will meet 16% of the building’s electricity needs, resulting in savings on conventional energy supply.

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15-year-old boy caught driving three times the speed limit

Local police in the Alicante municipality of San Vicente del Raspeig have located and identified a 15-year-old boy who boasted in a video uploaded to the social media platform TikTok about driving at 120 kilometres per hour.

The video, which was captured at 1:30 p.m. on February 19th on Calle Río Turis in San Vicente, seess him driving a car at a speed that was three times the maximum speed limit of 40 km/h. Additionally, he is accompanied by other juveniles inside the vehicle.

The young man is facing charges for a variety of potential road safety violations, such as irresponsible driving, driving without a licence and speeding.

According to a police report that has been submitted to the Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office in Alicante, the car in which the minors were travelling is owned by the driver’s father. The report identifies all occupants.

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Hiker rescued after sustaining a head injury during a fall

Today, the Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium rescued a 77-year-old man who suffered a head injury after sliding while hiking in Collado del Polçet, Cabeçó d’Or, Alicante.

According to the aforementioned agency, the Alpha 01 rescue helicopter and the GER special rescue group were dispatched to the location at approximately 1:38 p.m. upon receiving the alert.

The injured individual was immediately evacuated to the helipad of the Doctor Balmís General Hospital in Alicante by the firefighters after they had located him. The operation concluded at approximately 3:05 p.m.

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Police in Alicante seize 1,300 kilos of cocaine from two trucks

Two large vehicles carrying 1,300 kilos of cocaine were intercepted by agents from the Drug and Organised Crime Unit (UDYCO) of the National Police in Alicante. The French Customs and the Central Investigation Office of the Polish Police provided support to the investigation, which was conducted by the Alicante Police Station in collaboration with the Catalonia Headquarters and coordinated by Europol.

According to sources from the investigation, these vehicles were intercepted at a service station in France and in an area near Barcelona after travelling through the province of Alicante. The operation has led to the interception of over one tonne of narcotics that were intended for several European countries.

The events occurred on March 16th when French authorities discovered a large vehicle with Polish registration at a service station in France, en route to Lyon. 800 kilogrammes of cocaine were discovered concealed within aluminium materials during the inspection of this vehicle. The coordination mechanisms between countries were immediately activated through Europol, and the driver was arrested for an alleged offence against public health.

Cooperation was established with the Central Investigation Office of the Police, specifically with the department in Rzeszów, following the discovery of the first vehicle. This collaboration resulted in the discovery of a second truck near Barcelona.

The National Police discovered an additional 500 kilogrammes of cocaine, this time concealed among porcelain construction materials, as a result of their collaboration with the Polish side. The National Police’s Special Security Operations Group (GOES) provided assistance to the investigators in the transportation of the narcotics.

Currently, the investigation is ongoing, and Europol is coordinating efforts between Spain, France, and Poland to dismantle the criminal organisation that is dedicated to high-level drug trafficking.