A POLISH gang that specifically flew to Spain to hold out dwelling robberies has been arrested by the Guardia Civil.
After two males had been detained on the Costa del Sol in September, the criminals flew into Alicante-Elche airport to plunder extra properties on the Costa Blanca.
4 extra members of the gang had been subsequently arrested after attempting to fly out of Alicante with stolen jewelry and €4,480 in money of their hand baggage.
One of many crew had a European Arrest Warrant out in opposition to him for 9 counts of dwelling housebreaking within the Netherlands which the Guardia mentioned was a great indication of the gang’s attain throughout Europe.
An operation to deliver the lads to justice began final Might after a theft in Benhavis, Malaga province.
Their largest haul was in Casares the place they stole jewelry and money valued at €600,000.
The Guardia probe uncovered 5 different crimes with native ‘companions’ offering particulars about properties and safety techniques to the gang whereas they had been in Poland.
4 Polish nationals had been recognized because the perpetrators however after spending a number of days within the space, they flew again dwelling on a flight that had not been pre-booked.
Nonetheless, two of the gang had been arrested on a return go to to the Malaga space in September, after committing three extra dwelling robberies and stealing from two automobiles.
All the stolen objects value over €47,000 had been recovered.
With two of their colleagues arrested, the crew determined to modify their consideration to the Costa Blanca, and flew to Alicante-Elche airport on September 21.
They dedicated robberies in Pilar de la Horadada and Torrevieja, accruing objects valued at over €30,000, however had been subsequently caught in a Guardia safety test on the airport.
Particulars of the arrests and the operation had been solely launched on Thursday, and its not been revealed whether or not any of the lads have been remanded into custody in Spain.
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