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Guardia Civil Cites 48-Year-Old in Hío Cruceiro Damage Probe

The case centers on a protected Galician landmark, elevating the allegations to potential crimes against historical heritage.

Overview

  • SEPRONA summoned a Vigo resident on August 28 as an investigated person over suspected damage to the BIC-listed cruceiro in O Hío.
  • The incident dates to July 15, when police received a call about a traffic accident in Hío and later found the vehicle had left the scene.
  • Officers observed harm to the monument and recovered the broken figure of Adam, which was found in four pieces on the pedestal.
  • Policía Local de Cangas compiled testimonies and vehicle data that enabled investigators to identify the driver and advance the inquiry.
  • Faro de Vigo reports a witness account describing three people at the site and one man climbing the railing to detach the piece before leaving it on the pedestal.