Two Bomb Blasts On The Costa Del Sol. Police believe the attacks are linked to drugs gangs.

Two Bomb Blasts On The Costa Del Sol

Two bombs were detonated on the Costa Del Sol this morning.  Police believe that the attacks are related to drugs gangs.  The first explosion took place at 1am in Benahavis.  The bomb was placed under a car, and the house next door was also set on fire.  Police and firefighters rushed to the scene, and are saying that despite severe damage to property there have been no injuries.

The second bomb blast was reported at an industrial estate in San Pedro, at 2am.  A boat and ten cars were damaged in the explosion.  No injuries have been reported.  Both explosions targeted property owned by the same man.

A BMW was  used to plant the bombs.  Police have found the car burned out in the Nagueles area.

Published: 10.10.2018

Written by Dave James

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