Tenerife: One of the perpetrators arrested after violent attack on woman in her home

- Attack by two masked men – one held the woman, the other entered the house.

- One perpetrator (19) arrested, accomplice still on the run.

The Guardia Civil has arrested a 19-year-old man suspected of involvement in an attempted robbery in Guargacho (municipality of San Miguel).

The incident occurred a few months ago in the morning. The woman answered the doorbell and was immediately attacked by two masked men. One held her down with great force, while the other attempted to enter the house. However, the victim's screams caused the perpetrators to abandon their plan and flee without taking anything.

Thanks to the analysis of video recordings from surveillance cameras, the Guardia Civil was able to identify and arrest one of the suspected perpetrators after intensive investigations.

The arrested man was brought before the court in Granadilla de Abona along with the investigation files. The search for the second person involved is ongoing.

Fuerteventura: Couple arrested after another burglary – loot worth almost 7,000 euros

- Two people arrested in La Oliva (Fuerteventura).

- Since June, nine burglaries have been solved, causing total damage of around 30,000 euros.

On August 19, the Guardia Civil detachment from the Corralejo station arrested a married couple suspected of burglary in La Oliva. The value of the stolen goods was €6,845.33.

According to investigations, the crime occurred at the end of June. The perpetrators gained access by breaking down the entrance doors with tools such as a sledgehammer. They then stole mainly alcohol and tobacco products within a few minutes.

Video recordings and evidence analysis ultimately led investigators to the couple, who were already known for similar offenses. Both had previously been arrested in June and July. In total, they are accused of eight other property crimes.

With this latest case, the authorities were able to solve a total of nine burglaries in La Oliva in 2025, causing a total loss of almost 30,000 euros.

The two detainees were transferred to the riot court in Puerto del Rosario.

The Guardia Civil emphasized that these investigations had made an important contribution to the safety of the population and the protection of local commerce.

Gran Canaria: Guardia Civil and Cabildo strengthen protection of the dunes of Maspalomas

- Up to 500 people at the same time endanger flora and fauna at sunset.

- Unauthorized access to protected areas can result in fines starting at 150 euros.

The Guardia Civil of the Morro Jable post has solved a burglary in a shop on Fuerteventura in which luxury items worth around 16,000 euros were stolen at the end of June.

The perpetrators used faulty door locks to break into the store. Security cameras recorded two hooded individuals dressed in black packing goods into garbage bags. By the time patrol arrived, the perpetrators had already fled, leaving no trace.

The investigative team reviewed footage of the store and surrounding shops, as the crime had been committed in the busy shopping center. Analysis revealed that it was a planned and coordinated crime. In total, the perpetrators stole 113 pairs of sunglasses, 21 watches, and 27 items of clothing.

After weeks of investigation, the Guardia Civil managed to locate the suspects' home addresses. Both were identified and eventually arrested.

The detainees were brought before the riot court in Puerto del Rosario.

The Guardia Civil emphasized that the resolution of this case has restored security in the affected commercial area. However, the investigation is ongoing to secure all the loot; further arrests cannot be ruled out.

Fuerteventura: Two people arrested after stealing luxury items worth 16,000 euros

- Act in a well-known chain store in the Canary Islands.

- Loot: 113 pairs of sunglasses, 21 watches, and 27 items of clothing from well-known brands.

The Guardia Civil of the Morro Jable post has solved a burglary in a shop on Fuerteventura in which luxury items worth around 16,000 euros were stolen at the end of June.

The perpetrators used faulty door locks to break into the store. Security cameras recorded two hooded individuals dressed in black packing goods into garbage bags. By the time patrol arrived, the perpetrators had already fled, leaving no trace.

The investigative team reviewed footage of the store and surrounding shops, as the crime had been committed in the busy shopping center. Analysis revealed that it was a planned and coordinated crime. In total, the perpetrators stole 113 pairs of sunglasses, 21 watches, and 27 items of clothing.

After weeks of investigation, the Guardia Civil managed to locate the suspects' home addresses. Both were identified and eventually arrested.

The detainees were brought before the riot court in Puerto del Rosario.

The Guardia Civil emphasized that the resolution of this case has restored security in the affected commercial area. However, the investigation is ongoing to secure all the loot; further arrests cannot be ruled out.

Tenerife: Eight tourists reported for dangerous driving in Teide National Park

- Passengers sat on the window frames, upper bodies outside the vehicles.

- Each driver received a fine of 500 euros and six points deduction.

The Guardia Civil has reported eight foreign tourists for dangerous driving and traffic safety violations in Teide National Park.

The starting point was a video circulated in the media that showed two rental cars on the TF-24, whose occupants were sitting on the window frames with their upper bodies outside the vehicles – without seat belts and without correct seating position.

The Guardia Civil's traffic unit (UNIS-GIAT) then launched an investigation. With the assistance of officers from Granadilla de Abona and the Tenerife South Airport Unit, the vehicles, drivers, and passengers were identified. Those involved were about to return home.

The drivers were cited for dangerous driving, and the other passengers for failing to use safety equipment. Since they were non-residents, they had to pay the penalties immediately: two fines of €500 each plus six points, and six fines of €200 each.

The Guardia Civil pointed out that such behavior poses a significant risk to road safety.

Tenerife: Guardia Civil rescues sea turtle from drift net – second animal recovered dead

- The nets also posed a danger to shipping.

- The dead animal was handed over for scientific examination.

Officers of the maritime service of the Guardia Civil in Santa Cruz de Tenerife discovered two loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) in a drift net off the coast of the island.

About half a nautical mile from the port of Santa Cruz, the emergency services encountered a net measuring approximately ten square meters, floating freely in the sea and endangering shipping. Upon approaching, they noticed two turtles inside: one was already in an advanced state of decomposition, the other was unharmed and was successfully freed by the officers and immediately released back into the wild.

The dead animal and the nets were handed over to the Tahonilla Recovery Center, which is under the environmental department of the Cabildo of Tenerife, where they will undergo scientific examination. The nets will remain in the custody of the Guardia Civil to determine their owner.

Fuerteventura: Teenager arrested after two serious attacks on women in hotels

Victims suffered serious injuries in their hotel rooms in Costa Calma.

The suspect is in the Tabares Youth Center (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria).

On July 18, 2025, the Fuerteventura Civil Guard arrested a minor suspected of two serious assaults on women in Costa Calma (municipality of Pájara) as part of Operation Praktiker.

The first incident occurred on June 23, 2025: A woman was assaulted in her hotel room in southern Fuerteventura. She suffered severe injuries to her head, hands, and arms and had to be taken to the hospital. The case attracted considerable public attention after the victim described her experience on social media.

During their investigation, officers discovered a similar incident on December 16, 2024, in which a woman was also attacked in a hotel room in Costa Calma. A comparison of video footage revealed that the same perpetrator was involved in both cases.

During the investigation, surveillance videos were analyzed and witnesses – including hotel staff, guests, and residents – were interviewed. The investigation ultimately focused on a minor who matched the perpetrator's description.

On July 18, a search of the house was carried out with judicial authorization. During the search, officers seized items of clothing allegedly worn during both attacks, as well as other items possibly connected to the attacks. Mobile phones were also confiscated in order to fully investigate the crimes.

The teenager was arrested and transferred to the Public Prosecutor's Office for Juvenile Justice in Las Palmas. The court ordered his detention at the Tabares Youth Center, where he remains under court orders.



Canary Islands: Three tons of cocaine on the high seas – Guardia Civil stops freighter “Sky White”

- Five crew members arrested – four from Bangladesh, one from Venezuela.

- International cooperation between Spain, France, Morocco, Portugal, USA and Great Britain.

The Guardia Civil and the customs investigation service of the Spanish tax authority stopped a tugboat named Sky White west of the Canary Islands, which was transporting around 3,000 kilograms of cocaine in 80 bales.

The investigation into the ship had been ongoing since the summer of 2024. At that time, there were suspicions that it was regularly used for large-scale drug transports across the Atlantic. According to the French customs investigation service (DNRED) and the Moroccan authorities, the ship repeatedly called at the port of Dakhla to evade European controls and returned to Europe from there with large quantities of cocaine.

In Spain, the Sky White was also considered a “mother ship,” transferring drug cargoes on the high seas to smaller boats, which then took them towards the Canary Islands or the Iberian Peninsula.

The operation was made possible through international cooperation: in addition to the Spanish authorities, the British NCA, the US DEA and the Portuguese Polícia Judiciária were involved, coordinated through the CITCO and MAOC-N centers.

With the support of the Spanish Navy, the attack was successful in international waters west of the Canary Islands. Special units of the Guardia Civil boarded the 22-meter-long tugboat and seized the 3,000 kilos of cocaine. The vessel was in a dilapidated technical condition and already posed a risk to its crew.

The five men on board – four from Bangladesh, one from Venezuela – were arrested for drug trafficking and taken to Tenerife, where the drugs were unloaded.

Background: The "Atlantic Route" is considered one of the main routes for cocaine smuggling from South America and the Caribbean to Europe. In addition to freighters, sailboats, fishing boats, or speedboats are often used to transfer cargoes in the middle of the Atlantic.

The Guardia Civil emphasized that the success of this operation was based on close international cooperation – particularly with France, Portugal, Great Britain, the USA and Morocco.

Fuerteventura: Man arrested for stealing luxury perfumes from duty-free shop

Total damage from several incidents is estimated at around 2,600 euros.

The Guardia Civil has arrested a man at Fuerteventura Airport on suspicion of repeatedly stealing perfumes from duty-free shops.

The investigation began after several shops in the security area reported the repeated disappearance of high-value items. The perpetrator used a valid boarding pass to access the commercial area and stole perfumes from renowned brands before departing for flights to other Canary Islands.

The arrest took place on July 31, when the man attempted to leave the airport with five luxury perfumes worth €750. According to current estimates, the total damage from the series of thefts amounts to more than €2,600.

Proceedings were initiated against the man for persistent theft. He was brought before the Puerto del Rosario riot court.

The Guardia Civil is continuing its investigation to fully resolve the case. Further arrests are not being ruled out.

Tenerife: Man under investigation for allegedly causing forest fire in El Tanque

- Fire spread over 81.8 hectares and led to the evacuation of around 50 homes.

- At the time of the fire, an official forest fire warning was in effect.

The Guardia Civil is investigating a 38-year-old man from Arona as the suspected cause of the forest fire that broke out on July 28 in El Tanque (Tenerife).

According to current information, the fire started on agricultural land where the suspect was conducting beekeeping activities. A total of 81.8 hectares of forest were destroyed. Among other areas, the Teno Nature Reserve and the Chinyero Nature Reserve were affected.

Due to the intensity of the fire, approximately 50 residential buildings had to be evacuated as a precaution. Various types of grass, shrubs, and trees burned, and both ground and air forces were required to fight the fire.

At the time of the incident, a high forest fire warning was in effect, issued by the Canary Islands regional government and the Tenerife Island Council. This included various restrictions to protect the population from forest fires.

The man is accused of serious negligence under Article 358 of the Spanish Penal Code. This carries a prison sentence of between one and a half and three years and a fine of between nine and 18 months.

The investigation files were forwarded to the Icod de los Vinos emergency court.

Tenerife: Man arrested at airport with 89 stolen electronic devices and 21,000 euros in cash

- 88 high-end smartphones and a tablet discovered in the luggage.

- Cash hidden in false bottom – origin of the devices not proven.

The Guardia Civil at Tenerife North Airport arrested a 53-year-old man from Arona who attempted to travel to mainland Spain with more than 80 stolen mobile phones.

During a routine check of checked baggage, officers discovered a large number of electronic devices in a suitcase. In the presence of the owner, the luggage was opened and a total of 89 devices were seized – including 88 high-end smartphones and a tablet. The man was unable to explain their origin.

Investigators also found €11,000 and £1,045 in cash in a false bottom of a suitcase. The suspect was also carrying more than €9,000 in a fanny pack.

An investigation revealed that many of the smartphones had been reported stolen in police databases. The Guardia Civil subsequently confiscated both the devices and all the cash, totaling €21,246, and arrested the man for continued theft.

The accused was transferred, along with the investigation files, to the Investigative Court No. 4 of San Cristóbal de La Laguna.

Fuerteventura: 22-year-old arrested after burglary causing damage of over 5,000 euros

- Perpetrator caused significant property damage and stole various items.

- Pre-trial detention without bail ordered.

On July 22, the Fuerteventura Civil Guard arrested a 22-year-old man suspected of burglarizing a shop in La Oliva on July 21.

The perpetrator gained access by climbing over a two-meter-high wall and then breaking open the entrance door. He stole goods with a total value of €5,083.29 and also caused significant damage to the building.

The investigation was led by the Guardia Civil from the Corralejo station. It included forensic evidence and the analysis of video footage from the store. This led to the identification of the suspect, who was already known to officers for similar property crimes.

After his arrest, he was brought before the riot court in Puerto del Rosario. By court order, he was remanded in custody without the possibility of bail.

The Guardia Civil is continuing its investigation to recover the stolen items. The man is also involved in other ongoing property crime cases.