Weekly news round-up in Mallorca
Courts in the spotlight, drugs operation, "excesses", bad weather, Palma taxis, Balearic government problems.
Bundle of hashish retrieved from the sea in Mallorca
One of the bundles was found in Puerto Andratx.
Hash found in Calvia and Andratx valued at around one million euros
Ten bundles of hashish have been recovered so far.
More bundles of hash found as Guardia Civil monitor the Calvia coast
Would appear to have been a failed drugs landing.
Catamaran aground in Santa Ponsa, Mallorca
The bundles were under the catamaran.
Bundles of hash found at a Santa Ponsa beach
Some of the drugs were taken by two individuals with a van.
Driver in Llubi fatal accident did not show symptoms of being under the influence of drugs
The driver says that the bicycle took an unexpected turn and crossed her path.
Driver who caused the death of child in Llubi faces reckless homicide charge
The woman has denied having smoked marijuana before driving on Wednesday.
Driver positive for drugs, acquitted of causing the death of a pedestrian in Sa Pobla
The judge considered that the driver's actions had not constituted gross negligence.
A dozen arrests following major police operation against drugs in Mallorca
Raids were also carried out in Catalonia.
Playa de Palma - The worst season ever in terms of security
The hoteliers accuse Palma town hall and the Council of Mallorca of inaction in responding to reports of illegal activities.
Man arrested for drugs trafficking in Alcudia, Mallorca
The arrested driver.
No licence, drugged up and has an accident
The accident happened on Wednesday last week.
Drugs and cash seized by the National Police in Mallorca
Drugs and cash that were seized.
Arrested for selling drugs to a tourist in Calas de Mallorca
Plainclothes officers observed a suspicious exchange.
Mallorca motorcyclist crashes into cyclists, one dead
Motorcyclist could be charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Magalluf, and 'the season' hasn't yet started
Tourism of excesses law ok, but what about the other visitors - the dealers, the so-called prostitutes ... ?
- Mallorca restaurants' concern for the 2025 tourism season and alarm at union demands
- Start applying for UK entry visa now
- Mallorca hotel is the best in Spain, according to TUI holidaymakers
- Electricity bills power ahead in Spain as goverment slaps heavy tax on bills
- Beware of new red lines on Spanish roads