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High-speed boat ran aground on Moledo beach, PJ detained sole crew member

Público11 September 2026 at 19:50

A high-speed boat ran aground on a beach in Moledo, with the Judicial Police detaining the sole crew member of the vessel. The operation was carried out in close collaboration and information exchange with Spain's Guardia Civil, which allowed for the identification and subsequent detention of the suspect. The vessel was equipped with four engines, making it a high-powered boat. The incident occurred on Moledo beach, a location that is not specified as to the exact region of the country.

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