28 Oct, 2024 @ 15:23
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‘Dangerous’ French fugitive who threatened a jewellery shop owner during €500,000 luxury watch heist is arrested on the Costa Blanca

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A FRENCH fugitive wanted for a violent Marseilles jewellery shop robbery has been arrested in Alicante province.

The Policia Nacional learned the man- described as ‘dangerous’ was in the area and detained him within 24 hours in Benissa.

He faces 30 years in prison if convicted of the armed robbery.

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BENISSA ARREST

The man came from a military background and a European Arrest Warrant was issued in his name along with other gang members.

The shop owner was tied up and blindfolded as well as threatened with death as the crew falsely claimed they had links with a terrorist organisation.

They stole 28 luxury watches worth around €500,000.

The fugitive was transferred to the custody of the National Court in Madrid to handle his extradition.

Alex Trelinski

Alex worked for 30 years for the BBC as a presenter, producer and manager. He covered a variety of areas specialising in sport, news and politics. After moving to the Costa Blanca over a decade ago, he edited a newspaper for 5 years and worked on local radio.

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