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Judge Bars Two Alleged Pickpockets From Valencia During Fallas

The order invokes Article 544 bis as a less severe alternative to pretrial detention to prevent further thefts.

Overview

  • The magistrate of Valencia’s instruction court, plaza number 13, issued the order on Sunday while on duty.
  • The restriction covers the entire municipal territory until 8 p.m. on March 20, one day after the festival ends.
  • Police reports cite prior records and indications the pair acted with other undetained accomplices in a coordinated scheme.
  • An Italian tourist is identified as the latest alleged victim, with the wallet taken using distraction and lookout tactics.
  • Any breach of the ban could be prosecuted as a separate offense and could trigger tougher measures, including pretrial detention.