A surprising discovery prompted the Villena Civil Guard to launch a formal inquiry in a residence located in the historic district of Biar. After purchasing the house, the new owner uncovered a stash that raised questions about its past and its connections to a larger municipal story. In total, about 20,000 letters and cards were found scattered across several rooms of the property, a cache that immediately drew attention from local authorities.
The envelopes were concealed in plastic bags and tucked away in forgotten corners of the building, including areas along the main street that runs through the town. The scene suggested a long period of accumulation, with mail dating from various years stacked and stored without regard to any current postal distribution. The discovery prompted swift action; postal officials were alerted on the same day, and a formal complaint was filed at the Villena Civil Guard barracks. An investigation was promptly opened, and postal workers assisted by collecting the letters for examination and cataloging.
Initial reviews indicated that the majority of the mail originated from and was addressed to residents of the Alicante capital. Some envelopes bore postmarks from the early years of the 21st century, while others represented more recent deliveries that had somehow found their way into this private residence. The sheer volume and the apparent inconsistency in the mail flow raised questions about how the letters ended up in Biar and what, if anything, connected these correspondences to ongoing postal operations at the time.
Further analysis revealed a more concrete link to a former employee of the postal service. The house was found to have been owned by a former postal worker who ceased employment with Correos in 2012. This detail offered a possible context for the strange postal trail, though investigators stressed that a clear explanation would require more in-depth review of records, including routing patterns, delivery zones, and any potential misrouting incidents that may have occurred over the years. The case remains under careful scrutiny as authorities work to piece together the flow of mail and the unique circumstances that allowed such a large quantity of correspondence to accumulate in a single residence.
Throughout the process, investigators have emphasized the importance of preserving evidence and documenting the condition of the letters as found. The letters are being handled with attention to maintain their integrity, while postal officials aid with sorting and cataloging to determine the original recipients and senders. The incident has prompted discussions among local residents about postal history, regional communication networks, and the significance of mail in documenting personal and community narratives. Authorities continue to follow leads and coordinate with postal archives to reconstruct a timeline that explains how a typical Alicante mail stream could become dispersed and reassembled within a quiet town’s old quarter.