An elderly British man has been arrested in Torre del Mar after having been found in possession of child pornography and trafficking it on social media.
Andalusia
Regional news from Andalucia
Tanker Driver Tanked Up
by Martin Myall •
The Traffic Police (GC) in collaboration with the Policía Local from Marbella caught a lorry driver six times over the limit for alcohol.
How Did It Happen?
by Martin Myall •
Until the Guardia Civil deliver their final report on the swimming pool tragedy that claimed three lives on the 24th, there’s only speculation on what caused it.
Car-Theft Ring Smashed
by Vivienne Hughes •
Nine people were arrested – amongst them a Top-Gun in car theft on a European level – using several garages in Malaga as clearing houses.
Christmas Traffic Operation
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia will be out in force on the nation’s road this Christmas period, not only to fine you till your eyes bleed, but also to offer assistance.
Dumps Dead Worker and Runs
by Vivienne Hughes •
A farmer abandoned the body of a dead immigrant worker at a medical centre, together with another worker of the same nationality and then rapidly drove off.
Gangland Killing in Mijas
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Guardia Civil recovered the body of a young man found floating amongst the rocks in Mijas last week – he had been shot multiple times.
Looking Back: Ten Articles!
by Martin Myall •
This website began in August 2009 and back then we were only covering Costa Tropical, yet in December we decided to put up 10 items of regional news, strung together.
Don’t Panic!
by Martin Myall •
You might have seen about 50 Guardia Civil motorbike riders out on the roads, all riding together, and wondered whether you were hallucinating.
Third Malaga Shooting
by Vivienne Hughes •
The third shooting in a fortnight in Marbella has led to another murder, this time a French citizen and local resident.