The Policía Nacional in Motril arrested a 28-year-old man for making a false statement concerning the theft of 500 lottery coupons.
Coachman Drink Driving
by Hugh MacArthur •
A horse-drawn taxi in Sevilla was involved in a traffic accident on the Paseo de Cristóbal Colón, when one of the horses reared up and tried to bolt.
Useless Assault Rifle?
by Hugh MacArthur •
Most readers will have read about the German armed forces being saddled with thousands of defective HK G36 assault rifles; Spain has 70,000 of its own.
Tarmacking Camino de los Pozos
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Motril Town Hall has used a budget of 130,000 euros to do up and tarmac the Camino de los Pozos, which lies in the east of the municipality.
Herradura Padel Courts
by Hugh MacArthur •
Thanks to a budget of 164,119 euros, La Herradura should soon have the promised padel courts, next to the vega sports pavilion.
Tall Ship Photo Competition
by Hugh MacArthur •
The judges’ panel for the Motril photographic competition awarded the First Prize to Cristina García Correa for her photo entitled: Mar Adentro.
Stolen Vehicles Detected
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Motril Port police recovered two stolen vehicles during a routine check prior to boarding. The cars had been stolen in France and Italy.
Chasing Your Own Car
by Hugh MacArthur •
What do you do when you see somebody driving off in your car? If you’re Antonio Cabezas, you borrow another and give chase.
Police Arrest Two Burglars in Almuñécar
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil arrested two young men for allegedly breaking into a chalet in Urb. Los Pinos in Almuñécar.
Salobreña Paseo Repairs
by Hugh MacArthur •
Work has begun to repair the storm damage caused in January to the Salobreña seafront paseo.