A 35-year-old man was arrested in Salobreña by the Guardia Civil as part of their police operation, Operation Computer26, which is an investigation into the theft of 159 laptop computers.
Laptops Stolen in Transit
by Martin Myall •
Gotcha!
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil arrested a man in his mid 40s, suspected of attempting to deceive an elderly woman into believing that he was an authorised gas fitter, come to check the installations.
Torre del Mar Air Show
by Louise Powell •
You’re still in time to see the Torre del Mar Air Show, which began yesterday but will have its big day today!
Dismantling Illegal Encampments
by Hugh MacArthur •
Torrox Policía Local moved against nearly 50 different properties with squatters and makeshift encampments over the summer to tackle fire, flooding, and hygiene hazards.
Dead Baby & 28 Dogs
by Vivienne Hughes •
This Wednesday officers from the National Police stopped a couple at the train station in the city of Valencia and arrested them after confirming that a warrant had been issued for their arrest.
Burning Car on A-7
by Hugh MacArthur •
A vehicle ended up completely burnt out on the A-7 where it passes through the municipality of Molvízar yesterday afternoon.
Blue Shark Visit
by Martin Myall •
It is no longer unusual to see sea beasties swimming along the Costa Tropical. Last Sunday for example a blue shark (tintorera) was spotted just off Almuñécar.
Bleach Revenge
by Hugh MacArthur •
About a year and a half ago we ran an article on a hotel waitress who had put bleach in the guests’ food because she was not a happy bunny with not having her employment contract extended.
Another Costa Hill Fire
by Vivienne Hughes •
There’s been another hill fire, proof that the fire season is far from over, this time in Vélez de Benaudalla in the area of the Gorgoracha (where the tunnel is).
Wasting Fresh Water
by Martin Myall •
The Comunidad de Regantes Sandovala de Almuñécar, is fighting to stop massive freshwater extraction that is causing their aquifer to be contaminated with saltwater from the sea..
Salobreña Food-Truck Festival
by Louise Powell •
Salobreña will be holding its Second Edition of the World Foodtruck Festival (Festival Mundial de Foodtrucks) from the 3rd to the 6th of this month.
Domestic Waste Disposal
by Martin Myall •
You can make it as easy as possible for people to dispose of their waste in the correct manner, but there is always an element of society that is going to dump it whether it’s easiest; on the streets, on waste ground or into barrancos.
Molvízar Hill fire
by Hugh MacArthur •
Infoca has been tackling a hill fire in the municipality of Molvízar since yesterday, which broke out around 19.00h
Nudist Beach Protest
by Martin Myall •
No, the Government hasn’t come up with a fool-proof way to scare off illegal immigrants from landing because this is the Asociación Amigos de la Playa Nudista Cantarriján (AAPPNC) protesting on Playa Cantarriján.
Arson in Salobreña?
by Martin Myall •
Residents of Salobreña will already know about the wave of fires on the vega and around town on the in the early hours of the 22nd of this month.