Overview
- The Guardia Civil detained a La Aljorra resident suspected of six burglaries in homes and vehicles in Cartagena’s district.
- Investigators linked the detainee to September’s operation Funkep and to earlier alleged offenses that include 19 home break-ins, 2 at businesses and 21 vehicle thefts.
- Clothing seized at the suspect’s home matched garments seen on CCTV from one of the targeted properties, providing key corroboration.
- Gijón recorded a new assault at a Quintueles chalet, with investigators describing a mobile gang committing near-daily evening raids for several weeks.
- Guardia Civil, National Police and local officers have stepped up surveillance, gathered forensic evidence at scenes and urged residents to use basic home-security measures.