A VIOLENT robbery gang targeting luxury villas across Alicante province has been arrested by the Guardia Civil.
Three men and three women were detained in Rojales, Algorfa, Villajoyosa, and the Orihuela Costa.
They were all bailed after a Villajoyosa court appearance to face multiple robbery charges, as well as car theft and faking documents.
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The Guardia Civil launched Operation Hanok in November 2023 after a La Nucia villa was broken into with the owners inside and various items stolen including a high-end vehicle.
The gang followed the owner to his villa before striking, and took his car as well as driving away in their …