National Police collaborated with Interpol in a worldwide operation to tackle the illegal trade in stolen vehicles.
Police in 77 countries recovered more than 1,000 stolen vehicles and arrested 230 people, including 86 in Spain, 24 of them in Alicante, according to a spokesman for the force.
Operation ‘Carback’ was launched following inspections at border posts, vehicle dealerships, scrapyards and repair workshops.
Full report in Friday’s Costa Blanca News
