Altadis to close factory in Cádiz

The tobacco company Altadis in Cádiz will close permanently at the end of April, with six employees transferring to the Logroño plant and the rest taking early retirement.

Alleged killer found dead in his cell

The man arrested for allegedly killing his 51-year-old girlfriend and her 9-year-old daughter in urbanisation Sotogrande, Cádiz, on Wednesday was found dead on the floor of his cell this morning.

UK fugitive arrested in Cádiz

Police in La Línea de la Concepción, Cádiz, have arrested British national David Paul Mather, wanted by the UK authorities in connection with a ten kilo heroin haul in 2010.

Motorcyclist rescued from river

A motorcyclist who refused to stop at a police checkpoint on the José León bridge in Carranza, Cádiz, ended up in the river and had to be rescued.

Gang of robbers dismantled in Cádiz

The Guardia Civil has dismantled a gang of robbers, 18 men and 6 women, operating in Cádiz province. The gang also managed several drug outlets in the area.

800 kilos of cocaine seized

A police operation which began on September 6th has so far resulted in eight arrests in the Serrania de Ronda and the Campo de Gibraltar and the seizure of 800 kilos of cocaine, a yacht, a catamaran, a gun, cash and other items.