The Civil Guardwithin the framework of operation ‘Pulover’, has arrested five people as alleged perpetrators of 49 robberies with force committed in a multitude of public establishments located in the Tenerife islandmembership in a criminal group and damage crimes.
During the robberies, a total of approximately 60,000 euros in cash belonging to slot machines and sports clothing valued at 21,000 euros were stolen, and it is estimated that the damage caused by the violence used during the commission of the crimes could reach 80,000 euros.
The operation has been directed by the Investigative Court No. 2 of Arona, which agreed to the reported entry into prison without bail of two of the detainees, leaving the remaining three released with charges.
The investigation began last June following complaints filed for the alleged commission of crimes of robbery with force inside various commercial establishments.
The defendants used large sledgehammers to access the interior of the establishments, forcing the entrance door, and then breaking the slot machines, thus stealing the money from the collection.
