Now, in addition to artichokes and citrus fruits, sweet potato beds are also targeted in Vega Baja orchard thefts. With the cooperation of the Civil Guard San Fulgencio Local PoliceWithin the scope of operations against robberies in rural areas, two men and two women, aged between 51 and 64, who formed a group, were investigated. sweet potato theft VegaBaja Segura’s. The hearings were submitted to the Orihuela Courts.
theft crimes
During November, Civil Guard Main Post Guardamar del Seguratogether San Fulgencio Local Police, They were aware of numerous theft crimes on traditional orchard farms dedicated to the cultivation of sweet potatoes. It is a seasonal product that is especially valued today as a substitute for potatoes and also has traditionally gastronomic properties that can be used as a dessert. Sweet potatoes are currently sold on the market at prices starting from 1.50 euros per kilo.
The Field Robbery Squad (ROCA) at the main police station in Torrevieja began investigating the matter to clarify the facts.
Red-handed
In mid-November, San Fulgencio Local Police caught several people, two women and a man between the ages of 51 and 54, red-handed picking sweet potatoes. without permission on two local farms. Immediately your agents ROCA Team Torrevieja and Guardamar Civil Guard identified these people and confiscated the stolen fruits.
After the necessary investigations, at the end of NovemberIn addition to the two identified women and men, there was also another 64-year-old man.An investigation was launched against him for theft crimes. membership in a criminal groupcases were sent to the Orihuela Courts of Inquiry.
Come back
The Civil Guard returned 150 kilos of sweet potatoes seized during the operations to their legal owners. In addition, various security tips are offered to citizens through the website www.guardiacivil.es to prevent them from becoming victims of crimes against property, and it is important to remember that “the best prevention is to inform.”