Guardia Civil

Cycle Race to Close Roads This Weekend

The I Challenge de Alicante cycling race, comprising three stages, commences on April 6, 2024, in Vega Baja. Organised by Benferri Cycling Club, the event features diverse terrains suitable for all cyclist specialties. Temporary road closures will be in place for safety. Participants will tackle a 60 km loop, an 8 km time trial, and a final 84 km route through key locations. Obedience to traffic directors and associated flag signals is mandatory for road safety during the race.

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Vehicle Cloning Gang Arrested

The Guardia Civil arrested four and investigated another person as part of operation PIMA-KRADSTI for car theft, document forgery, and criminal organisation membership. They specialised in stealing, counterfeiting, and illegally selling medium to high-end vehicles. After a year-long investigation, multiple searches in Alicante and Valencia resulted in recovery of stolen vehicles and high-tech tools used for the crimes. International cooperation aided the operation, with legal proceedings forwarded to the Denia court.

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