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23-year-old master of a boat that took 14 people from Algeria to Alicante sentenced

He was found guilty of being the captain of a boat that took 14 people from Algeria to Alicante and now faces six years in jail. He is 23 years old.

Unfortunately, this is the end of the man who was found guilty of encouraging illegal immigration by the Provincial Court. He is also Algerian.

It was around 8:45 p.m. on August 1, 2024, when the six-meter-long boat arrived at a beach in Teulada. This is when the police caught it. It took off at midnight from the rough coast of Chef in Algeria.

According to the decision, the people on the boat paid about 2,500 euros for the trip to third parties who were not named but were in charge of planning it.

The court found that it was clear that the accused agreed to be the ship’s captain with the help of other people, “driven by the desire to obtain a financial advantage.”

Efe has seen the ruling, which says that the evidence given during the trial showed that this young man was steering the boat and was in charge of filling it up with petrol.

It was “unsuitable for the journey” because it was too small and didn’t have any safety or rescue equipment, the court said.

And there he talks about how dangerous the trip was: there were no tools to fix problems, no navigational lights, and no ways to talk to each other. There were also no ways to protect people from the wind or sun, even though there were lights and life jackets.

Up to ten drums of fuel were being moved on the boat, which is why the text thinks that this situation shows that there was a “evident risk to the health” of the foreigners who were going on it.

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A swimmer adrift in an inflatable rescued off Guardamar beach

An inflatable boat, with a 43 year old swimmer onboard, that had drifted off the shore of Guardamar del Segura (Alicante) was rescued by a Red Cross boat on Saturday, April 19th.

The individual was rescued by the Maritime Rescue crew of the Red Cross after drifting away from the coast and being unable to swim back, according to the Red Cross.

The swimmer was discovered to be in good health and was taken to the port after a call to 112 and the Alicante town’s lifeguard team.

The Red Cross has reminded all individuals that the use of inflatables at sea can be hazardous, and therefore, it is imperative to implement stringent safety measures to mitigate the risks.

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Driver arrested, one dead and two injured after car hits cyclists in Calpe

In El Mascarat, a motorist allegedly struck a large group of cyclists after veering off the road on the N-332 highway, passing through Calpe. The incident resulted in the death of one person and the hospitalisation of a 14-year-old child, the deceased’s son, with a fractured femur. The 20-year-old car driver has been arrested by the Guardia Civil and charged with three offences: injury, homicide, and violation of road safety.

At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, April 20th, the catastrophic incident transpired. Two Emergency Medical Assistance Service (SAMU) units, a Basic Life Support (BLS) unit, and a medical helicopter were initially mobilised by the CICU (Centre for Emergency Medical Assistance). The cyclist’s death was verified by medical services after he fell off the cliff following the violent collision. His 14-year-old son was transported to Dénia Hospital due to a fractured femur. In addition, an additional 20-year-old man was treated for anxiety attacks and released on the scene.

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Firefighters extinguish fire in a restaurant in the centre of Murcia

A fire that erupted in the early hours of Friday April 18th was extinguished by the firefighters of Murcia. Sources from the Firefighting Service say that the incident happened at a restaurant located in the heart of Murcia, at Plaza de las Flores.

In the early morning, the kitchen on the first floor of the establishment was the site of a fire that began at approximately 1:00 a.m. and did not result in any injuries.

Thirteen rescuers and three fire engines were dispatched to the location. The personnel successfully extinguished the fire and returned to their base one hour later.

The square was cordoned off by the Murcia Local Police to mitigate potential hazards, according to the same sources.