Two individuals with multiple robbery convictions were detained by the Civil Guard in Alicante province as part of the plan against home robbery. The operation led to the detention of two suspects aged 20 and 22 who were already known to the local communities for their extensive criminal records. The arrests took place in the Alto Vinalopó region and Banyeres de Mariola, with the detainees transferred to the Villena Investigation and Security Court. Guard
At the start of May, authorities noted a subtle rise in robbery cases in the Alto Vinalopó area. To address this, the Villena Main Outpost’s Research Area initiated a series of investigations aimed at clarifying the criminal acts and preventing social unrest. Guard
As the inquiries progressed and investigators analyzed patterns of operation, two Bulgarian nationals, aged 20 and 22, emerged as persons of interest. They were familiar to residents in the affected zones due to their pronounced criminal histories. Guard
Through meticulous information gathering, investigators confirmed the suspects were involved in offenses against property and the social order, with crimes committed in homes and rural properties across Beneixama, Campo de Mirra, Cañada, Biar, Villena, Salinas and Banyeres de Mariola. There is also a possibility they participated in a violent robbery at a betting shop in Villena, where cash was stolen along with a high-end clock. Guard
During the robberies, criminals took copper pipes, diesel, tools and other items, and they did not hesitate to inflict the necessary damage to complete their mission. The total value of the stolen goods and the damage is estimated at approximately 48,000 euros. Guard
As the investigation advanced, authorities were able to recover some stolen items, which had been traded in a second-hand shop in Elda. Guard
After accumulating sufficient evidence linking the suspects to the crimes under investigation, a coordinated operation led to their capture in the municipalities of Benejama and Villena on the morning of July 12. The actions resulted in six forced robberies, one violent robbery and one theft being attributed to the individuals. Guard
The detainees were brought before the Villena Court of Guard and Investigation, which decided to release both suspects with precautionary measures in place. Guard