Police call out 'barbaric' traps on cycle path in Spain's Costa Blanca

TWISTED pranksters have been laying dangerous traps for cyclists in Albacete.

Several routes have been dotted with nails protruding from the earth while barbed wire has been set to trip up bicycles.

Albacete Cyclist Trap 1 — **SPIKES: Planted to cause damage to bicycles and runners**

“There are evil people setting traps with the aim of hurting and causing serious injuries to cyclists,” Guardia Civil warned in a statement.

Anyone who finds a trap should report it by calling the 062 number.

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