The Guardia Civil intercepted a luxury yacht with 3,385 kilos of hashish on board opposite the Almería/Granada provincial border.
Motril
News, views and information from Motril
Nail Biting in Motril
by Martin Myall •
It turns out that Motril’s election balance might not be the final results; everything depends on what a judge decides on Wednesday morning.
The Motril Conundrum
by Martin Myall •
In Motril, the PP under Luisa García Chamorro (ex-mayor) was the most voted candidate, winning for her party eight seats on the Town Council.
Local Election Results
by Martin Myall •
Juan Carlos Benavides makes a huge come back in Almuñécar and the PSOE maintains the mayoralties in Salobreña and Motril.
Extra-Long Loads
by Hugh MacArthur •
Drivers on the A-44 below are used to seeing huge blades belonging to aero-generators being transported to Motril Port but the latest ones are even bigger.
Two Immigrant Craft Rescued
by Vivienne Hughes •
Salvamento Marítimo rescued the 74 occupants of two RIBs yesterday afternoon, not far from the Isla de Alborán.
Sorting Through Electoral Chaff
by Martin Myall •
Unfortunately during this last week of the local elections it’s hard to find any real news that isn’t just electoral flatulence gushing out from all sides.
Lorry Catches Fire
by Martin Myall •
There’s nothing like a lorry with its tyres in flames in front of you on the autovía to have you wondering if your life insurance is up to date.
School Maintenance in Question
by Vivienne Hughes •
A heavy Persian blind from a 2nd-floor window in the Los Álamos junior school in Motril crashed to the ground, narrowly missing people leaving the building below.
Fire Suspect Released
by Hugh MacArthur •
The person suspected of arson, a 29-year-old Motrileño, was brought before the judge for questioning before being released pending trial.