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Spain Confronts Surge in Semana Santa Violence with Arrests and Investigations

Homicides, shootouts, and domestic killings during Easter week prompt swift law enforcement actions across Valencia and Andalusia.

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Despliegue policial en la vivienda donde se ha producido el crimen.

Overview

  • Two Colombian nationals, aged 24 and 29, have been arrested for the killing of Juan F.G., whose body was found partially burned in Llíria; investigators cite a drug-debt dispute as the motive.
  • Four siblings have been detained in Loja for their involvement in a shootout outside a pub during Semana Santa, leaving three people injured.
  • A 46-year-old man in Málaga was arrested for allegedly decapitating his mother; authorities are investigating his claims of hearing voices and ongoing mental health issues.
  • The body of a bound and hooded man with burn marks was discovered in Mijas, prompting a homicide investigation into a suspected case of torture and murder.
  • This week marks the fourth shooting in seven days on the Costa del Sol, highlighting a broader pattern of escalating violence in the region.