Nine people of Albanian-Kosovan origin have been arrested in Gandia and Oliva.From their bases in these Valencian towns they have travelled as far as Calpe to break into and terrorise the occupants of villas.They would break in whether the residents were at home or not.The gang began their reign of terrorism over a year ago.They used axes and mallets to break into the homes,they would then threaten and often hit the residents.The police have arrested nine people and it is possible that there will be more arrests.Stolen items which have been recovered are on display in the Calpe Guardia Civil offices.

In Gandia the arrest of three of the gang caused a huge furore as the police took over a street ,with 20 police officers involved.Heavily armed officers took over the building where the three men were living.The others were also picked up in Gandia and locals say that the men were well integrated into society there.

There is no excuse for the way in which this gang has behaved towards normal citizens.There are those who would say that these people have come from such poor economic backgrounds that crime is there only way to survive.This is a moot point.