Popular Spanish Airport Hit By £1.7 Million Suitcase, Robbery Scam; 14 Workers Arrested
Another 20 workers are believed to be under investigation in this case.
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Another 20 workers are believed to be under investigation in this case.
The Guardia Civil, within the framework of the so-called Oretel operation, arrested 14 people and investigated another 20, all of them workers at the Sur-Reina Sofía airport in Tenerife, as alleged perpetrators of the crimes of belonging to a criminal group, robbery with force, damages and money laundering. The operation began after detecting an increase
Fourteen airport workers at Tenerife Sur airport have been arrested as part of the £1.67million theft operation which saw them steal items from passengers suitcases
Among the allegedly stolen items was more than £11,000 in cash and numerous mobile phones. Police believe the items were then sold online and in local shops.
Among the allegedly stolen items was more than £11,000 in cash and numerous mobile phones. Police believe the items were then sold online and in local shops.