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Wales Online
04-08-2025
- Wales Online
Holidaymaker slapped with £170,000 fine for act at festival
Holidaymaker slapped with £170,000 fine for act at festival Police tracked down the offender The National Police confirmed that a tourist was operating a drone during the bustling Virgen del Carmen festival in Puerto de la Cruz on 15 July, an act they were not permitted to do. (Image: Norberak egina) A holidaymaker has been slapped with a fine of up to €200,000 for unauthorised drone usage at a festival in Spain. National Police confirmed that a tourist was operating a drone during the bustling Virgen del Carmen festival in Puerto de la Cruz on July 15, an act they were not permitted to do. The incident occurred during the procession, where thousands of spectators were present. Police officers overseeing the event spotted an unauthorised drone in flight. The operator was swiftly located at Hotel Las Águilas, situated in the upper part of the town. After questioning, the tourist admitted lacking a pilot licence, insurance, and familiarity with Spanish drone regulations. The drone was seized, and the case was handed over to Spain's State Aviation Safety Agency (AESA) for administrative proceedings, reports the Manchester Evening News. Under Spanish and EU legislation, all drone flights in urban areas or over large crowds necessitate prior authorisation, and pilots must be registered, insured, and trained. Upon interrogation, the tourist confessed to lacking a pilot licence, insurance, and familiarity with Spanish drone regulations. (Image: shared content unit) Only three drones were granted permission and allowed to fly at the festival, two operated by the National Police for security surveillance and one for official event coverage. Spanish authorities are cautioning tourists that Spain's drone laws are stringent and violations are treated seriously. Depending on the severity of the offence, drone fines can vary. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here . For tourists keen on operating a drone, even for recreational purposes, there are certain requirements to be met if the drone weighs more than 250g or is equipped with a camera. Article continues below Spanish authorities are emphasising to visitors that drones are not mere toys and operating one without adhering to legal requirements can lead to serious legal and safety repercussions, especially during public events. Any visitor to the Canary Islands intending to fly a drone is strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with the latest regulations and obtain any necessary permissions well in advance.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Yahoo
South American police turn to cosplay for creative crime busts
The Brief Officers in São Paulo wore Mario and Luigi costumes to arrest a suspected thief during Carnival. A separate group of police dressed as Power Rangers to catch a phone thief at the same event. In Peru, an officer in a capybara costume arrested a suspected drug dealer and seized large drug shipments. Authorities in South America have resorted to interesting ways to nab criminal suspects. Different videos have surfaced on social media showing officers ditching their traditional uniforms and badges and wearing costumes to arrest suspected criminals. Earlier this month, at a carnival in São Paulo, Brazil, local officers dressed up as the world's most famous plumbing brothers, Mario and Luigi, to take down a suspected thief. RELATED: Dramatic dashcam footage shows moment Sacramento driver flies off busy overpass São Paulo Governor Tarcisio Gomes de Freita released a video showing the mustachioed brothers, along with Yoshi the dinosaur, arresting the suspect. According to the city's Secretariat of Public Security, the disguises were part of an anti-theft strategy by police during the carnival season. A few days before and at the same carnival, a group of police officers in São Paulo wore full Power Rangers gear arrested a suspected phone thief. The governor also released the footage. RELATED: Stunning video shows inside of shark's mouth as it chews on diver's camera "It's morphing time," he wrote, referencing the iconic 90s TV show. "Our heroes noticed the suspicious behavior of a duo inside the block and with an approach that no ranger would find fault with, they arrested the criminal and recovered seven cell phones." An officer in Peru used a capybara costume to bust a suspected drug dealer red-handed on Valentine's Day. It was part of the anti-drug trafficking operation's "camouflage strategy." Dig deeper The National Police released video that showed the costumed officer holding a gift outside the suspected drug dealer's home in Lurin. The officer then charged into the home when the door opened and took down the man before arresting him. Authorities said they found 1,700 packages of cocaine and marijuana during the raid. The officer then posed with the outfit alongside the suspect and the drugs. The Source Storyful contributed to this report. The information in this story comes from various social media videos and official releases from local authorities in São Paulo, Brazil, and Peru. This story was reported from Los Angeles.
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Yahoo
Police use capybara costume to nab suspected drug dealer on Valentine's Day
The Brief A Peruvian officer in a capybara costume arrested a suspected drug dealer on Valentine's Day. The disguise was part of an anti-drug operation's "camouflage strategy." Police seized 1,700 packages of cocaine and marijuana during the raid. LURIN, Peru - An officer in Peru used a capybara costume to bust a suspected drug dealer red-handed on Valentine's Day. It was part of the anti-drug trafficking operation's "camouflage strategy." Dig deeper The National Police released video that showed the costumed officer holding a gift outside the suspected drug dealer's home in Lurin. The officer then charged into the home when the door opened and took down the man before arresting him. Authorities said they found 1,700 packages of cocaine and marijuana during the raid. The officer then posed with the outfit alongside the suspect and the drugs. The Source Storyful contributed to this report. The information in this story came rom the National Police of Peru, who released a video of the operation. Authorities provided details about the arrest, including the use of a capybara costume as a disguise, the location of the raid in Lurin, and the seizure of 1,700 packages of cocaine and marijuana. This story was reported from Los Angeles.
