Body of woman with a plastic bag wrapped around her head is discovered in a major tourist resort in Spain

THE body of a woman with a plastic bag wrapped around her head has been discovered in a major Spanish resort. 

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The Guardia Civil have opened an investigation after the body was found on the coastal area of Arico, Tenerife. 

It was discovered yesterday afternoon, Sunday, April 28. 

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According to official sources, the woman’s body was floating in the sea with a plastic bag over her head. 

However, local authorities have not confirmed this to protect the confidentiality of the investigation. 

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