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Priest suspended
A priest is amongst four people detained by National Police in Málaga for allegedly distributing child pornography via the internet . The suspects aged between 36 and 48 are said to have been using “ peer to peer ” software and computers , cameras and other equipment was seized at their homes . In a statement , the Málaga Diocese said the priest had been suspended as a precautionary measure .
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More than 360 people have applied for three vacancies with the local police in Rincón de la Victoria . It is the first time the town has advertised jobs in the local force since 2007 . First interviews for the positions , which will raise the establishment to 39 , are expected to be held early this month .
Scooter laws
The city of Málaga is being urged to pass a by-law defining the use of electric scooters and bicycles on its streets . Users say the cyclists object if they use cycle lanes and pedestrians object of they use pavements . Known as “ personal mobility vehicles ,” high-end models can travel at up to 50 kph , yet are unregulated .
Nerja trials
First trials of Nerja ’ s new water purification system are expected to start early in the new year . The Environment Ministry says work is now 77 per cent complete , and the focus this summer is on completing the pumping station near Burriana beach . Also outstanding are a number of extra collector points which were added to the original project plan .
Worten theft
National Police in Torre del Mar are investigating an overnight raid on an electrical dealer in the El Ingenio shopping centre . They say thieves attacked Worten early on the morning of August 15 , a public holiday , by breaking a four metre hole in one of the windows . Numerous electronic products including laptops , tablets and mobile phones were snatched although the total value of the missing goods has not been made public .
New manager
The new manager of Nerja ’ s famous caves took up her new role last month . José María Domínguez was named by the Foundation which operates the caves and has a degree in law from Madrid ’ s Open University . She previously worked in local government at Vélez-Málaga Town Hall for 18 years .
Fishing fleet at a stand still
The fishing fleet at Caleta de Velez says that each boat is losing between € 2,000 and € 3,000 a week as a result of the closure of their fishing grounds . The ban , affecting the incomes of about 100 local families , is expected to continue into September while the level of toxins in the water remains high .
The problem began at the beginning of August when the presence of toxic algae along the Andalucían coast started affecting all areas of production of bivalve molluscs , including clams and mussels . Previously , the EU promised aid after 21 consecutive days of the closure of fishing grounds but the fishing association at Caleta says this is no longer available .
The next sample was due to be collected in late August , testing takes around a week , and the grounds will be reopened once two consecutive samples have tested negative for the toxins .
Owners of the 81 working boats which moor at Caleta are also in dispute with the harbour master who will not allow
There was panic in Puerto Banus ’ marina area last month when a car burst into flames one Sunday evening last month . Witnesses reported hearing loud explosions before the Audi Q7 was engulfed by fire .
Initial reports of a terrorist incident were quickly dismissed with a shortcircuit or over-heating battery being cited as possible reasons for the “ freak incident ” which completely gutted the vehicle . The explosions are thought to have been the result of the tyres bursting in the heat and are believed to have caused hearing problems to a woman who was nearby at the time . No-one else was injured by the blaze .
However , the four people who were travelling in the car and managed to escape from it without injury fled from the scene immediately . National Police have been searching for them since the incident and the remains of the car companies selling fuel to bring their tankers into the port area to supply the vessels . Owners are therefore obliged to fill up at the Repsol pump inside the port where the price per litre is significantly higher .
For the larger vessels , this can be an additional cost of € 300 a week , the association claims , and they are calling on Andalucía ’ s Public Ports Agency to complete a redevelopment of its security plan as soon as possible , and to allow fishermen to benefit from increased competition in the fuel supply sector .
Panic as car explodes
were taken for forensic examination . The vehicle caught fire close to a security barrier restricting traffic entering the harbour to boat owners and a few others . Drivers must pay for a pass annually to allow them access and this enabled the vehicle to be identified as belonging to a Moroccan national who is resident in Europe . It is unclear whether or not he was driving at the time .
Officer assaulted
A 27-year-old man from Torrox has been arrested after allegedly assaulting a local police officer in El Morche . The incident during the town ’ s annual fair resulted in the officer being pushed and then kicked in the testicles . He was attacked as he tried to mediate in a row between a group of local people and a group from Algarrobo . The suspect is reported to have been drunk and was carrying a gram of cocaine .
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