Oct 01 Seizures of Class A Drugs and Cigarettes
Two local residents were charged with the importation of cocaine over the weekend inseparate incidents.
Darren CORDON, 32, was arrested on Friday night after 0.2 g of cocaine was found during a search of his vehicle as he entered Gibraltar from Spain. He failed to appear in the Magistrate’s Court today and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
In the early hours of Sunday morning, officers of HM Customs arrested Ylenia GOMEZ at the Land Frontier after 0.5 g of the controlled Class A drug were found on her person. The 26 year old appeared before the Magistrate this morning and the case has been adjourned until Oct 16th.
Elsewhere, in an unrelated matter, officers of HM Customs seized two vehicles and a commercial quantity of cigarettes from two lock-up garages in the Devil’s Tower Road area.
The biggest event of the BirdLife partners in Europe celebrates its 20-year anniversary. Since 1993, EuroBirdwatch has attracted tens of thousands of participants each year, sharing in diverse activities or just simply observing the birds as they migrate southwards. This year, the national partners of BirdLife International of 33 countries in Europe and Central Asia invite people to observe the birds and hear interesting facts about bird migration and threats they face during their journeys. In most countries people will find observation and information posts where everyone can share the knowledge on migratory birds and their flyways.
On Saturday 5 October 2013 the Royal Gibraltar Police Charity Committee will hold a 12-hour static cycling marathon in conjunction with the up coming RGP Mini Olympiad. The event will start at 8am and run through to 8pm, outside Morrisons Supermarket.
The Opposition notes the announcement by the Government of the award of contracts for the construction of nearly 1,000 flats in two housing schemes in excess of £115 million.
