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A coordinated operation by the Civil Guard in Torrevieja uncovered a youth-led ring involved in moped and motorcycle theft across the Alicante and Murcia provinces. The suspects, most of them young adults aged 18 to 22, were linked to a criminal organization. The court system moved several of them into the Torrevieja Investigation Court No. 2, which ordered release with an injunction while investigations continued. One detainee was the mother of the alleged ringleader, underscoring the familial ties within this group. (Source: Civil Guard briefing)
Investigators recovered 21 stolen motorcycles across multiple cities including Torrevieja, Guardamar del Segura, Elche, Santa Pola, Orihuela, Alicante, and Murcia. In addition, they seized parts from other vehicles as investigators traced the thefts to a broader network. (Source: Civil Guard )
The case was charged according to each person’s degree of participation. The tally included 35 property-related offenses, with 21 of those tied to motorcycles, alongside two road-safety violations, a document forgery offense, and a charge of belonging to a criminal organization. (Source: Civil Guard)
HE Investigation Area of Torrevieja’s Civil Guard Main Post Vega initiated the “foreign operation” investigations last November after noting a rise in motorcycle and moped thefts in the region. (Source: Civil Guard)
The investigation originated with a 22-year-old British man from Torrevieja. When approached by authorities, he attempted a high-speed departure, creating a hazard for other road users. (Source: Civil Guard)
at the door of your house
The investigation centered on two stolen motorcycles found at the suspect’s residence, where a steady stream of young people was observed entering and exiting on motorcycles and mopeds. On November 26, a search of the residence led to the arrest of the young suspect and his 42-year-old British mother, who allegedly provided logistical support. Authorities intercepted 11 motorcycles, some parked at home and others on streets across the Alicante province, along with vehicle parts, license plates, and documents. (Source: Civil Guard)
The operation remained active as investigators sought additional stolen items still in circulation. (Source: Civil Guard)
On February 10, a new phase of the operation in Torrevieja led to the re-arrest of a 22-year-old teenager and an 18-year-old Belgian national involved in the robberies. Additionally, a 45-year-old Hispanic woman and another woman were identified as part of two small gangs used to move stolen goods to the black market. Ten more motorcycles and additional stolen parts were seized during this phase. (Source: Civil Guard)
Those linked to the gang faced 35 charges depending on their involvement, including a property offense, forgery, reckless driving, driving without a license, and participation in a criminal organization. (Source: Civil Guard)
The Civil Guard returned 21 vehicles and several recovered items to their rightful owners. The investigation continues, with potential additional victims and stolen items still under review. (Source: Civil Guard)