The Guardia Civil has detained four young adults, aged between 20 and 24, in Calp on multiple charges including eight counts of burglary in commercial premises and residences, a theft inside a vehicle, a fraud offense, and membership in a criminal organization. The detainees, who already had prior records, were taken to the Investigating Court Number 1 of Dénia and placed under precautionary measures before being released under observation.
The arrests were carried out by officers from the Calp Field Investigation Team after they identified a surge in burglaries affecting various shops and establishments in Calp toward the end of March. This led to the launch of operation Benak 1 to investigate and clarify the incidents.
Investigators collected and analyzed information from the victims’ reports, statements of witnesses, and security camera footage. This data helped narrow down the suspect pool to four individuals and allowed authorities to close in on the alleged culprits, confirming their identities.
Identification
After the agents succeeded in identifying the alleged perpetrators, they also uncovered their modus operandi. The four suspects formed a criminal group with clearly defined roles, including watch duties and the opening of doors, enabling entry into stores and homes.
The investigators further linked the suspects to a theft inside a vehicle, with the key taken from one of the residences, and to a fraud carried out at a shop using a stolen credit card from one of the burglaries.
During the exploitation phase of the operation, investigators located and arrested the alleged attackers. Tools used to gain access to businesses and residences were recovered, along with various stolen items that were returned to their rightful owners.