A woman has been arrested and another removed from a property in Mijas after they allegedly attempted to occupy it illegally.
Local Police officers intervened in the La Retama home before the occupation could be completed, according to Mijas Town Hall.
During the eviction, one of the women allegedly attacked several officers and was arrested on suspicion of assaulting police.
The incident took place on the morning of Friday, March 6, when police received a call reporting that the owner could not access his home.
According to the report, the caretaker had earlier noticed that the lock had been changed and that there were people inside the house.
He immediately alerted the owner, who then contacted the police. Officers attended the property and found two women inside the home.
After speaking with them, police confirmed they had entered the property without permission and could not justify their presence there.
The owner was able to prove ownership of the house at the scene by presenting the necessary documentation.
Police informed the two women that they were being investigated as suspected perpetrators of a crime of unlawful entry into a property.
Both women agreed to leave the house voluntarily. However, as they were leaving, one of them allegedly became violent and attacked the officers involved in the operation.
The woman was immediately arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer.
She was later transferred to Guardia Civil custody and will be placed at the disposal of a court.
Following the police intervention, the property owner was able to regain full access to his home.
Mijas Town Hall praised the rapid response of Local Police and highlighted the importance of cooperation from residents in detecting these cases quickly.
Deputy mayor and councillor responsible for the Local Police, Juan Carlos Cuevas, said the intervention demonstrated the force’s ability to respond effectively to illegal occupation attempts.
He also stressed that public cooperation is key to preventing squatting cases from becoming established.
Local Police have reminded residents that anyone who suspects an illegal occupation can contact them on 092 or 952 46 08 08, especially in rural areas where early reporting can be crucial.
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