A total of 21 cemeteries in the province of Toledo have suffered thefts worth a total of 450,000 euros. So far the Guardia Civil have managed to recuperate 2.200 kilos of ornamental pieces, mostly made out of bronze.
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Firefighter Chopper Stolen
by Martin Myall •
If it’s not nailed down, somebody will find a way to steal it, be it your mobile or your car… but a helicopter belonging to fire fighters?
Discovering Cuenca
by Martin Myall •
Cuenca, a city in the centre of Spain with many attractions, amongst them the hanging houses of Cuenca and the Ciudad Encantada, which is a park of wind-sculptured boulders.
Driving without A Licence
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil Traffic Department in Guadalajara, carried out during 2019 an operation, concentrating on drivers caught with no valid licence.
Anti-Hail Rockets Destroyed
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil in Ciudad Real were surprised to find a hoard of anti-hail rockets nestling in somebody’s house after the cleaner had found them.
An Insurmountable Accident
by Vivienne Hughes •
A grandfather ran over, by mistake his wife and 21-month-old grandchild, resulting in the death of the latter.
Accidental Stabbing
by Hugh MacArthur •
A butcher from Argamasilla de Calatrava (Ciudad Real) died on Saturday the 6th after his wife stabbed him. He was buried the next day.
Father Kidnaps Son’s Girlfriend
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Policía Nacional arrested a man who had allegedly kidnapped his teenage son’s girlfriend, forcing her into his car and driving off with her.
Horse Causes Road Death
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Guardia Civil have identified the owner of a horse (thanks to its microchip) that caused a road accident resulting in a death.
Gravy Train Derailed
by Hugh MacArthur •
A 24-year-old daughter has just had her 600-euro, maitenance allowance stopped by the court because she hadn’t lifted a finger to achieve financial emancipation.