A crisis like this one brings out the best of people in most, although for others the worst, but you don’t have to look far for instances of the former.
Bocadillos for Hospital Staff
by Martin Myall •
Motril
News, views and information from Motril
Motril Policeman Infected
by Martin Myall •
It was only a matter of time: an officer belonging to the Policía Local in Motril has tested positive for Coronavirus. Furthermore, six of his colleagues have been put into quarantine.
A Stale Excuse
by Hugh MacArthur •
The police in Motril caught a man breaking the lock down, who had been using a stale loaf of bread as an excuse to be out and about.
Yes, You Did See A Rig
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Port of Motril has confirmed that the oil platform just in sight off our coast is one that is on its way to Almería from Algeciras.
Immigrants Can’t Be Sent Back
by Hugh MacArthur •
One of the consequences of this present situation is that illegal immigrants picked up out to sea and brought to port, can’t be sent back.
The Soldiers Arrive
by Editor •
The Spanish Army unit specialised in dealing with emergency/disaster situations (UME) docked at Motril port and have deployed in Motril and Almuñécar.
Illegal Gathering Dispersed
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Policía Nacional had to intervene in the Barrio de Huerta Carrasco and other areas of Motril to break up open-air gatherings in defiance of the lock down.
Ship Docks with Surgical Alcohol
by Vivienne Hughes •
Motril port continues to function within the protocol established by the recent Royal Decree, meaning that only freight that guarantees needed supplies is arriving.
Police Close Golf Course
by Hugh MacArthur •
Motril’s Policía Local had to go round to Los Moriscos Golf Course and shut it down yesterday, because the golf course was still operating.
Vélez Benaudalla Hill Fire
by Hugh MacArthur •
Infoca was called out in the early afternoon of yesterday to tackle a hill fire within the municipality of Vélez Benaudalla.