The National Police arrested seven people in Alicante, five men and two women, when they were caught red-handed attempting to rob homes and boats. The arrests are part of Operation Levante, a special operation launched in the summer to boost security.
Red-handed arrests due to witnesses and alarms
The operation took place in the last week of July. During the initial intervention, a witness reported the appearance of two people on boats. A woman attempted to flee by jumping into the sea, but was apprehended alongside her partner.
In another occasion, a married couple was apprehended attempting to burgle a villa after the building’s alarm went off. The woman was discovered nearby, and the male was hiding in the garden, but he did not get to steal anything.
A third detainee, 52, was apprehended after attempting to force open an apartment door with tools used in the “slip” technique.
That same afternoon, a couple, aged 20 and 27, were apprehended inside a house with the lock forced. Police were called after a neighbour observed lights on in the property.
The most recent operation took place in the early hours of the morning a few days later, when two guys, aged 35 and 52, were apprehended after being discovered by a witness forcing the door of a house.
Prevention and citizen collaboration
All persons arrested have been charged with varying degrees of burglary, theft, and breaking and entering. Following their detention, they appeared before the Alicante Investigative Court.
The National Police emphasises that the arrests were made possible due to patrols’ quick response and civilian engagement. It also emphasises the necessity of quickly reporting suspicious activities to 091 and implementing preventive measures such as securing doors and windows, avoiding advertising absences on social media, and requesting neighbours to monitor homes while away.
The institution emphasises the importance of citizen and official cooperation in ensuring security and protecting heritage, particularly during periods of greater movement, such as the summer.
Author: Derek Appleton
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