Police in Orihuela arrested two men in a stolen car during a traffic checkpoint

Police in Orihuela arrested two men after discovering that the vehicle they were driving had been reported stolen.

The incident occurred during a routine road checkpoint carried out by local police to detect violations and locate stolen vehicles.

During the inspection, officers confirmed that the car had previously been stolen in the province of Valencia.

Both occupants of the vehicle were detained while the investigation continues.

The vehicle was recovered and later returned to its owner.

One of the suspects never had a driving licence

Police also discovered that one of the detained men had been driving without ever having obtained a driving licence.

In Spain this is considered a criminal offence.

What is known about the suspects

According to police sources and local media reports, the detained individuals are Albanian nationals.

Investigators will determine whether they were involved in the theft of the vehicle or were simply using a car that had already been stolen.

Why stolen cars are often used in crimes

Stolen vehicles are frequently used in crimes such as:

• shop robberies• burglaries• gas station robberies.

They allow criminals to escape quickly and avoid identification.

How cars are stolen today on the Costa Blanca

Experts identify several common methods.

Relay attackSignal interception from keyless entry systems.

Signal blockingDevices that prevent the car from locking properly.

Electronic hackingCriminals program a new key via the car’s diagnostic port.

How to protect your vehicle

Security specialists recommend:

• using steering wheel locks• storing keys in Faraday pouches• installing GPS trackers• always checking that the car is locked• parking in well-lit areas.

Most stolen cars in Spain

The models most frequently stolen include:

• Seat Ibiza

• Volkswagen Golf

• Seat León

• Ford Focus

• BMW 3 Series

• Renault Mégane

• Opel Astra

• Volkswagen Polo.

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