(DCU 10) The forced change over of ferry companies operating from Motril has already had, what many consider, foreseeable negative effects.
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Ferry Stowaway Death
by Hugh MacArthur •
A North African man died in the early hours of Thursday the 26th whilst trying to stowaway beneath a lorry that was bording in a ferry in Melilla destined for Motril Port.
Salobreña in Melilla
by Martin Myall •
Salobreña mounted a stand at the Granada-province tourist fair in Melilla at the beginning of May, with the idea of attracting Melilla residents over.
Motril’s Fast Ferry Service
by Vivienne Hughes •
The ferry company, Armas, is certainly investing heavily in its Motril connection as they have now destined a fast ferry to the port.
Fast Ferry to Melilla
by Martin Myall •
The Balearia Shipping line now runs a fast ferry between Motril and Melilla, crossing in just three hours – that’s two hours less than it takes to drive to Madrid.
German Arrested in Melilla
by Vivienne Hughes •
A German citizen was arrested after disembarking from the Motril ferry in Melilla with illegal non-lethal weapons in his possession.
Larger Quake Felt
by Editor •
This morning around half five there was an earth tremor that registered 6.3 on the Richter Scale; again with its epicentre under the Med between Andalusia and Eastern Morocco.
Criminal Gang Busted
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Guardia Civil swooped on a criminal gang, bagging 23 individuals in Melilla, Almería and Motril. The majority (19) were arrested in Melilla, whilst two were arrested in Almería and a further two in Motril.
Miscalculating Stowaway
by Martin Myall •
A man in Melilla managed to smuggle himself into a container that was to be shipped to Spain. He then settled down to a short wait.
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.