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Authorities in Benidorm, Spain, have successfully dismantled a criminal group responsible for a disturbing assault on a local brothel.<\/p>\n
The incident, part of an investigation termed ‘Operation Lupanar,’ involved the armed entry of the criminals, who proceeded to tie up employees and customers, inflicting physical harm and theft.<\/p>\n
The perpetrators, armed with inside information provided by the brothel’s doorman, executed the assault with precision, resulting in the theft of 7,700 euros and several mobile phones.<\/p>\n
Six individuals have been apprehended, facing charges of robbery with violence, illegal detention, and involvement in a criminal group.<\/p>\n
A seventh suspect, allegedly involved, is currently being sought outside Spanish territory.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: <\/strong> ‘We caught our hotel cleaner stealing \u00a3100s worth of our stuff on hidden camera’<\/strong><\/p>\n The investigation started in March following a distress call to the emergency services hotline, reporting a robbery and violent incident at the brothel.<\/p>\n The victims included the manager, a waitress, three escort girls, two customers, and notably, the doorman who was later revealed to be complicit in the crime.<\/p>\n After providing initial assistance, police officers conducted a detailed visual inspection of the crime scene, collecting crucial evidence, including clothing worn by the perpetrators.<\/p>\n The seven-month investigation, marked by the identification of vehicles used in the robbery, revealed five direct perpetrators and two individuals providing insider information, including the doorman and his brother.<\/p>\n Don’t miss… <\/strong> Raids on several residences led to the arrest of all members of the criminal group, with authorities seizing clothing worn during the assault and stolen mobile phones.<\/p>\n The investigation also uncovered plans for additional criminal activities, including the robbery of a marijuana plantation and a villa in Mallorca where a Russian citizen stored money.<\/p>\n Four of the six detainees have been remanded in custody, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the seventh suspect.<\/p>\n The incident has prompted a reassessment of security measures in local establishments, emphasising the need for increased vigilance even in popular tourist destinations.<\/p>\n
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