The body of a woman who went missing in Pedreguer on the Costa Blanca ,on June 20 ,was discovered on Monday last.The 70 year old was discovered by the Guardia Civil helicopter team who were out looking for her.She was found in a rocky area on the edge of the town.The lady owned property in Pedreguer but was a resident of Javea.
Benidorm National Police have arrested an Algerian man in connection with a series of 21 robberies in the townsince the end of 2008.A search of his home in Villajoyosa revealed stolen jewellery ,watches,cameras,cash and other articles.The man was already the subject of an outstanding arrest warrent and he had previously been charged with document forgery.
Thecase against one of Calpe’s former councillors and five others in connection with alleged corruption in their dealings with the town’s water network is to continue.A judge has decided that the case will not be filed and has ordered Aguas de Calpe to provide details on Laurent Stagghe who has been indicted as a witness in the case.Prosecuters are investigating allegations of bribery ,abuse of power and misuse of public funds.
