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Six cannabis associations in the Vega Baja are closed down for drug trafficking

The Guardia Civil has dismantled a drug trafficking network that was operating in multiple municipalities in the Vega Baja region under the pretext of legal cannabis associations. The courts have closed these entities for a period of five years. Between November and March of last year, 17 individuals of eight distinct nationalities were apprehended in Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Guardamar del Segura, and Rojales.

The operation commenced in March 2023, when the Special Anti-Drug Prosecutor’s Office requested information following the registration of a new cannabis association, according to the Guardia Civil. Simultaneously, there was an uptick in reports concerning drug possession and use in the region, primarily among foreign nationals. The Torrevieja Civil Guard initiated an investigation into numerous cannabis associations that purportedly operated on a non-profit basis but were actually serving as drug sales points for profit, in accordance with this information.

Officers executed the operation in six distinct phases following an investigation that lasted for over a year. Eight investigations were conducted at premises in Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa, Guardamar del Segura, and Rojales between November 2024 and March 2025. Narcotics, consumables, and cash were discovered.

A small laboratory was discovered in one of the premises, where derivative products, including hashish, oils, and various treats containing the substance, were produced in addition to marijuana cultivation. In total, €4,298.78 in cash, 767 prepared joints, vials with liquid extract, plants, and nearly 10 kilos of marijuana and derivative products were seized.

Following their appearance before a court, the detainees, who were of Spanish, British, Colombian, Russian, and Finnish nationality, were all released with precautionary measures. The detainees were 11 men and six women, with ages ranging from 26 to 69. Additionally, the six associations in question were closed for a period of five years as a consequence of the court ruling.

The Guardia Civil reaffirms its unwavering dedication to the battle against drug trafficking and underscores the significance of public collaboration in the detection of any suspicious activity through official channels.

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Nearly 40 fines issued to scooter drivers in Dénia in one week

During the week of May 5th-11th, the Dénia Local Police increased their enforcement of Personal Mobility Vehicles (PMVs), resulting in 38 fines.

The main violations detected were:

Circulate through pedestrian areas or sidewalks

Do not wear a helmet

Driving under the minimum age

Riding with a passenger.

In this regard, the Dénia Local Police reminds you of the basic regulations for driving a vehicle:

Maximum speed: 25 km/h

Minimum age: 15 years

Mandatory use of helmet

Lighting: front white light and rear red light

Permitted areas: 20-30 lanes and bike lane

It is forbidden to drive in pedestrian areas or pavements.

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Couple jailed for robberies using the “hug” method in Malaga and Alicante

The Guardia Civil has arrested a man and a woman, both 38 years old, for allegedly committing six crimes in Malaga and Alicante using the “hug” approach. After appearing before a judge, they were ordered to be held in custody.

On May 1st in Calpe (Alicante), police from the investigation area of the town’s main post saw a suspicious car driving at a low speed. The vehicle’s occupants were particularly interested in older folks passing through the region.

Given these odd conditions, investigators checked the vehicle’s database and determined it was associated with previous crimes. They then identified the occupants, verifying that each had an arrest warrant for a robbery committed weeks earlier in Marbella, according to a Guardia Civil statement.

Key information concerning the arrest:

A 38-year-old man and woman were arrested for six crimes in Malaga and Alicante.
They employed the hugging approach to perpetrate crimes.
They have been linked to a violent robbery in Marbella.
The embrace technique is a frequent practice among organised crime groups.

A couple arrested for robbery with the hug method

While police were conducting the arrest, it was discovered that the same couple had committed a theft in Calpe, stealing two gold chains from a tourist by fondling and personal contact. A thorough examination linked them to four other similar events since April.

Significant economic damage

Several high-end watches were violently robbed in Jávea, Pilar de la Horadada, and Marbella. Jewellery and watches were also stolen in La Nucía, Calpe, and Pedreguer. The anticipated financial loss surpasses €140,000. Both detainees were taken before Denia Investigating Court No. 2 and sentenced to prison.

Criminal organisations’ methods of operation

The hug method is a popular tactic among organised travel groups.
They prefer elderly persons or those in vulnerable positions as their victims.
They distract their victims with phoney gestures of affection before stealing things.

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Woman dies after being struck by a train while crossing the track in Villena, Alicante

One person died yesterday, Monday May 12th after being struck by an Intercity train travelling from Valencia to Cartagena in Villena (Alicante) while crossing an unauthorised point, according to Renfe sources. The main hypothesis is suicide, although the circumstances are still being clarified, according to sources.

According to Guardia Civil sources, the call to 112 was received around 5:00 p.m., and the body was recovered at 7:00 p.m.

Renfe reported that the incident happened at 4:57 p.m. and involved five trains. As a result, an alternative bus route has been established for medium-distance trains. Service resumed at 7:15 p.m.