The simulated arrested allegedly being the owner of a warehouse building, to sell more than 70 tons of metal products to a waste management center
The Guardia Civil has inspected seven companies recycling and seized more than 50 tons of iron and aluminum
The Civil Guard in the region of Murcia has developed an investigation to clarify the theft of building materials company in Alhama de Murcia, which has culminated in the arrest of a person suspected of committing the offenses of burglary and fraud , and the recovery of more than 50 tons of metal parts.
The investigation began when the Meritorious learned of the theft of large amounts of metallic effects beams and struts stored on the premises of a company of building materials Alhama de Murcia.
Specializing in prevention of public safety officers have examined the property subject of theft where they have found the existence of signs of strength in the lock enclosure and signs the entry of heavy trucks.
Seven inspections in junkyards
Research has continued inspection seven local waste management in Murcia (6) and in the Alicante town of Elche (1).
It is in Elche where civil guards have discovered the purchase of up to 70 tons of metal materials in the Spanish company, through a local resident, who identified himself as the rightful owner and authorized the entry of trucks for the collection of materials.
The Civil Guard has determined that the detainee now had devised an operation in which, allegedly, after forcing access the store, had offered building materials valued at 150,000 euros to a recycling company Elche, amounting to seven times lower its value, to be destined for the scrap.
The investigations carried out have enabled the Meritorious locate part of already scrapped and practically useless in a junkyard environment Cartagena materials and intercept, en route, two trucks carrying to Madrid with about 50 tons of metal struts all of which has been operated and delivered to its rightful owner.
The research has culminated in the location and arrest in Elche (A) of a Spanish person 30 years and with police records to which is attributed the alleged perpetrators of the crimes of burglary and fraud.
The arrested, recovered effects and the proceedings have been brought before the Court of Instruction No. 4 of Totana (Murcia).
Source: Ministerio del Interior