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Arrests in Alicante following the theft of 6,500 metres of copper cable

Two people, ages 37 and 42, have been taken into custody by the Guardia Civil on suspicion of stealing from a mining operation in the Marina Alta neighbourhood of Alicante. A total of 6,484 meters of copper wiring were stolen in this crime, which caused significant financial harm to the impacted company and forced the closure of the aggregates factory for several months.
Following the filing of a complaint by corporate officials, who stated that the theft had occurred in December of the previous year, the incident occurred. The majority of the copper wiring that provided power to the plant was taken out by the criminals, leaving it totally unusable. Operation Trastear was started by the Calpe-based company’s ROCA Team in order to shed light on this incident.
It was found throughout the inquiry into the copper theft that the perpetrators were skilled electricians with effective logistics for moving big amounts of the metal. Because of this, the emphasis was on those who were experts in this kind of crime.
Examination of the facts: Expertise in the offence
Following thorough investigations, investigators were able to identify two people who might have been engaged in the mine heist as well as a suspicious car. These suspects, who lived in Toledo province, were put under observation. One of them was found to have a criminal record for being a member of an organisation that focused on copper mine theft.
Preparing the heist: Unusual actions
According to the suspects’ surveillance, both had visited the impacted municipality days prior to the heist in order to survey the region and carefully prepare their course of action. Confirming their concerns required this information.
The Guardia Civil’s intervention resulted in the dismantling of a gang of thieves.
The detectives’ efforts have been crucial in exposing a criminal organisation that targets burglaries in the mining industry. The Guardia Civil was able to identify the suspects who were present at the time of the heist, proving that one of the offenders owned the vehicle.
Arrests in Recas and Mocejón at the same time
Arrests were made on March 10th during a concerted operation in Toledo’s towns of Recas and Mocejón. One of the suspects had an active arrest warrant from the 54th Court of Instruction in Madrid, for receiving stolen goods and related offences, it was found during the arrest.
Imputation and safety precautions
After the detainees were presented before Denia Investigative Court No. 1 on burglary charges, the court decided to release them on precautionary grounds. This decision strengthens the legal system’s determination in such significant matters.
Effects on the mining industry
The mining industry, where thefts are a major worry, has been greatly impacted by this operation. The exorbitant expense of replacing the stolen material prevents many businesses impacted by these crimes from starting up again.
In summary, the Guardia Civil’s efforts have resulted in the investigation of a crime that impacts not only mining firms but also the general safety and tranquillity of society. The authorities’ prompt action has helped to dismantle this criminal gang, proving their dedication to justice and the battle against crime.
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Criminal wanted for murder, suspected of highway robberies in Alicante

Four people have been taken into custody by the Guardia Civil on suspicion of participating in highway robberies in the province of Castellón. The offenders, who are also being investigated for other assaults on Alicante highways, have been apprehended in two operations.
Romania has issued a search and arrest warrant for one of the detainees on suspicion of attempted murder and serious injury. As a suspected member of a gang that committed violent robberies in AP-7 and A-7 service areas, he was apprehended during the initial operation.
In Castellón, the detainee was stopped on the N-340. Upon confirming his identity, it was also found that he had a second search warrant in Germany, court requisitions in Spain, and fabricated documents.
Along with these antecedents, the Guardia Civil has been able to connect him to a number of robberies, including two in Cabanes and six others in Burriana, two in the municipality of La Vila Joiosa in Alicante, and one in Benicarló.
Following the discovery of a pattern of assaults on these highways, where the perpetrators employed luxury cars for their escapes and movements, the inquiry got underway in February of last year.
As a consequence, three property-theft specialists who reportedly operated on the AP-7 and exploited rest stops and service stations were apprehended during the second operation.
When the agents were notified of a robbery in the town of Fuente de la Higuera, the investigations got underway. After locating the suspects, the operation led to their arrest.
Numerous stolen personal belongings and a sizeable sum of money were discovered in the car they were riding in. Their suspected involvement in at least ten robberies—two in La Vila Joiosa, three in Burriana, and five in Xeresa—is the subject of an investigation.
The Court of Nules and the National Court have ordered the four prisoners to be imprisoned after they were brought before them together with the processed reports. Officers from the Burriana Guardia Civil’s Main Post conducted the operation as part of the province’s communication routes’ surveillance apparatus.
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Man arrested in connection with five fires at La Florida, Alicante

The culprit behind five fires in the Valencian town of Mislata in Alicante has been taken into custody by National Police officers. The fire caused substantial property damage and necessitated medical attention for smoke inhalation.
The National Police were notified of many simultaneous fires that were erupting in multiple spots within the La Florida-La Viña neighbourhood at midnight on March 25th. Personnel from the Alicante Fire Station and members of the Provincial Citizen Security Brigade were also sent to the several locations.
A number of vehicles were also impacted by the fire, which caused significant damage to many of them and entirely burnt one due to the ferocity of the flames, which in every instance had begun in waste containers.
Containers and cars caused the fire to spread to the building façade, putting the occupants of surrounding residences in danger. Firefighters rescued a blind woman who was unable to leave her home, and residents of many residences, including those in a game room, were forced to flee.
Because of the perilous circumstances, the massive volume of smoke, and the spectacular character of the flames, some people needed medical assistance for anxiety attacks and smoke inhalation. The signs of two nearby companies were also materially damaged, as was the façade of these buildings.
The inquiry was taken over by judicial police officers from the Alicante Central District Police Station, who carried out a number of investigations to confirm the timeline and ultimately identify the alleged fire offender.
Officers found the offender in the Valencian town of Mislata after doing the necessary investigation, and he was taken into custody on charges of arson and destruction.
Eleven rubbish and recycling containers worth 17,500 euros were damaged in the fire, along with seven cars, one of which was totally destroyed.
Following police investigations, the 42-year-old inmate was sent before the Mislata Court of Instruction on duty, where he was given an imprisonment order.
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First aid training to local police is signed by the Dénia Council and Benidorm Hospital Clinic

Vicent Grimalt, the mayor of Dénia, and Ana Vasbinder, the director of the Benidorm Clinical Hospital, signed a cooperation agreement this Tuesday to plan training exercises for the Local Police in the areas of accident or health-related assistance, prevention, and first aid.
The technical tools required for the training, including a mock defibrillator and a dummy to simulate resuscitation techniques, were also supplied by the Benidorm Clinic Hospital, which has operated in Dénia for three years.
The first term of this arrangement will be four years.
The materials “will be used immediately in the road safety and first aid classes” that the force conducts in the city’s schools, according to Jovi Estruch, Chief Superintendent of the Dénia Local Police. Additionally, the first course that will be offered as a result of this partnership with the HCB is already planned for June.
This partnership with Dénia City Council and the Local Police “is an obligation, but also an honour, in response to the warm welcome we have received from the public,” said Ana Vasbinder, who is also the director of Institutional Relations at Benidorm Clinical Hospital.
“One of our goals as a company is to be part of the social network in the communities where we work, so being able to help police officers improve their care of people is a commitment for us ,” Vasbinder said.
The health centre’s director further underlined that “their actions can often save lives” because the local police are frequently the first emergency services to arrive at an accident scene.
The Benidorm Clinical Hospital was recognised by the mayor for its participation “in this and many other municipal initiatives related to health and sport.”
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