Walter Finch
TWO men and a woman have been arrested over a spate of robberies in Sabinillas and Duquesa port.
The investigation began after local businesses reported an increase in criminal activity in the area, leading authorities to upgrade the security cameras in the area.
Eventually, thanks to this footage, officers were able to identify and arrest the suspects, who have been handed over to the judicial authorities.
The police are still investigating whether the detainees are connected to other similar incidents that have occurred in the municipality in recent weeks.
It follows on from the arrest of seven suspected drug smugglers on a nearby beach between Casares Costa and Manilva.
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The gang were surprised by police as they unloaded 150kg of cocaine during the early hours.
The operation, which took place on Monday March 10 was the culmination of an ongoing investigation by specialised anti-narcotics and organised crime units.
Police had been monitoring the suspected criminal gang’s activities for some time before intercepting what authorities describe as a ‘significant shipment.’
