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Police chase
Three armed robbers who broke into a property in Moraleda de Zafayona west of Granada were chased by police along the A-92 last month . They continued through the city to Maracena where their car was finally stopped by Guardia Civil officers in bullet-proof vests brandishing submachine guns . The arrests caused alarm locally in the wake of recent terrorist activity in Spain .
Vandals detained
Four German and New Zealand tourists in their 20s have been detained on suspicion of daubing paint of various colours on boulders in the El Torcal natural park . Police were tipped off by a witness and stopped two men and two women in a German-plated car . They were in possession of eight aerosols which matched graffiti sprayed in an area known as Pilas de Cobos .
Vaccine shortage
Pharmacists in Granada have reported a shortage of hepatitis A & B vaccines in the province . Injections are recommended for travellers to African and Pacific countries . The Health Ministry says the problem covers the whole country and that alternative supplies are being sought , while the regional health authority is prioritising cases in Andalucía .
Domestic violence
Police say the bodies of a couple found dead in a car in Murcia were probably victims of domestic violence . The 48- and 49-year-olds were reported to have shown signs of violence and investigators believe the man killed the woman before taking his own life . Police said they had been a couple but had split up some time ago .
Debt soars
Public debt soared during the three months to June to a record of € 1.13 trillion . Liabilities increased by € 13,938 million , the largest increase in the last year , and stands at 100.03 % of GDP . However , the Economy Ministry insists that the figures are “ compatible ” with the planned target of 98.8 % set for 2017 .
Petrol wins
Petrol power overtook diesel power in new car registrations in Spain in June this year . Figures show 47.7 % of new cars sold in June take petrol while 47.6 % are fuelled by diesel . Dealers say it is the first time in 20 years this has happened with diesel powered vehicles at one time accounting for 70 % of registrations .
Wish you were here !
Like many others at this time of year , Europe ’ s police are sending holiday postcards to their friends . Unfortunately , they don ’ t have exact addresses for them , so they have decided to ask the public to help .
The friends with whom they would like renew acquaintances are dangerous criminals who are on the run . Europe ’ s police forces simply want them to know they haven ’ t been forgotten .
Holiday destinations have proven to be popular places for those anxious to avoid law enforcement officers and police hope that people who live in or visit the resorts may be able to put them back in touch for old times sake .
One such is Diego Moreno Jiménez , a 38-year-old wanted by police in Spain for drugs trafficking and who is considered to be extremely dangerous . Police say he belongs to an organised criminal group dedicated to serious trafficking , homicide and kidnapping who usually steal cocaine from other organisations using extreme violence and fire arms . The postcard addressed to him bears a picture of a sunny beach and sparkling blue sea , with the friendly message , “ Dear Diego , the beaches of Spain are missing you . Please come to visit us soon . We ’ ll be waiting for you .”
The postcards from 21 different countries make up this summer ’ s campaign by the European Network of Fugitive Active Search Teams ( ENFAST ) and Europol who hope the public will be able to pinpoint the whereabouts of suspects whose locations have not been determined by traditional investigative measures . Investigators say they are usually found hiding in a different country from where the crime was committed .
Since the launch of the Europe ’ s Most Wanted website early last year , 36 featured fugitives have been arrested , at least 11 of whom were as a direct result of information from members of the public , plus four more who handed themselves in after their photos appeared .
The postcards and photos of the suspects can be viewed at www . eumostwanted . eu . Anyone who can provide information about the whereabouts of any of them should contact the Local or National Police who will forward it to Europol .
Islamophobia enquiry in Málaga
National Police in Málaga have been asked to investigate a possible case of Islamophobia in the city . The request came from the prosecutor who has received a formal complaint about the incident which is reported to have happened one evening last month . The woman at the centre of the incident said she was house-hunting in the 25 años de Paz district when she was surrounded by four men who began to jostle , threaten and insult her . One of the attackers snatched the veil she was wearing which caused her pain because it was being held on by clips . Their hostility reportedly increased when she pointed out that she is
Spanish , at which point one of the men produced a lighter and threatened to burn her . She said they only backed off when a couple with a baby approached the area .
Data from the Civic Platform against Islamophobia suggests that the number of complaints made about similar incidents last year in Spain rose by 35 per cent , compared with 2015 . The group says the largest numbers were recorded in Madrid , Barcelona and Valencia regions and were mainly in the form of cyber-Islamophobia , gender Islamophobia and attacks against mosques .
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