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Belgian man arrested in Almería for hit-and-run causing injuries to a police officer

The Civil Guard has arrested a Belgian in Almería, wanted by his country's authorities for injuring a police officer.

Rafael Aguilera Aranda
Rafael Aguilera Aranda
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The town of Almería has been the scene of the arrest of a Belgian citizen, suspected of a hit-and-run that caused serious injuries to a police officer in his country. The action was carried out by the Civil Guard on November 13, 2026.

This individual was subject to a European Arrest Warrant (EAW), and is accused of attempted homicide, according to Belgian authorities.

The Civil Guard agents obtained information that the suspect might be hiding in the town of San Juan de los Terrenos, part of the municipality of Pulpí. Thanks to international police cooperation mechanisms, they managed to confirm his whereabouts.

Arrest and prevention of escape

With a judicial warrant in hand, the officers proceeded to arrest the man, thus avoiding the possible risk of escape. The operation was carried out efficiently and without incidents.

Information contact

For more details about the arrest, the Civil Guard has made available the phone number 680411337 of its communication office in Almería.

Rafael Aguilera Aranda

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