Gibraltar Crime Report For 29 Aug
Media – Police Reports
From 0700hrs the 29/08/2013 to 0700hrs the 30/08/2013
CRIME REPORTS
1 Report of Criminal damage
2 Reports of Theft
1 Report of Burglary
Aug 29 - Spanish Trade Ban Dubbed Illegal by Gibraltar Conservative MEPs
Conservative MEPS have today condemned the Spanish border control’s banning of construction material being exported into Gibraltar. Julie Girling, Giles Chichester and Ashley Fox insist that the move was ‘illegal and illogical’ and would harm Spanish citizens more than Gibraltarians.
In a joint statement, the three Gibraltar MEPS claim that ‘Spain must realise that this posturing will get them nowhere. It is time the bullying stopped. Their latest attempt to cause disruption is not only illegal, it is also illogical.’
Aug 29 - Heritage Trust Invites Nominations for 2013 Heritage Awards
The Gibraltar Heritage Trust is today inviting nominations from the public, for this year’s round of Heritage Awards. The awards are aimed at individuals who have made outstanding contribution to Gibraltar’s heritage. Slipt into three categories, nominations for the Junior Heritage Award covers projects carried out by a school, youth group or individual under the age of 16.
Aug 29 - Guardia Civil Director General Makes Algeciras Branch Visit to Reaffirm Government’s Support
The Guardia Civil’s Director General Arsenio Fernández de Mesa yesterday paid a visit to the branch in Algeciras as a gesture of support and gratitude from the central government in Madrid.
Spanish press reports note that Sr. Fernández de Mesa wanted to meet with the branch publicly during the climate of pressure. During his visit, Sr. Fernández de Mesa took the time to be briefed on developments in border controls and inspections and the situation at sea.
