Suspected burglars and larcenists arrested

TWO men were arrested in Agost on suspicion of burglary, vehicle theft and conspiracy. One was a French national, the other Algerian; both aged 27 and residents of Dolores.

During the raid at the Agost warehouse, several vehicles, tools for cutting vehicles, license plates and documents pertaining to stolen vehicles were seized. Officers searched their homes in Dolores and found more tools and effects from burglaries as well as a pistol and ammunition.

It is believed that they carried out at least 17 burglaries at private properties in the southern Alicante Province. Investigations are continuing and further arrests have not been ruled out.