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A bus trip from Benidorm to Madrid ends with a machete fight and four detainees, two of them minors
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A bus trip from Benidorm to Madrid ends with a machete fight and four detainees, two of them minors

During a bus journey from Benidorm to Madrid, a dispute between two men escalated into a violent confrontation involving a large machete. The incident occurred on August 30, 2026, and led to the detention of four individuals, including two minors. The suspects, of Moroccan and South American origin, were arrested by the National Police and Local Police of Madrid in the district of Tetuán after they were identified based on descriptions provided by passengers. During the operation, police recovered a machete measuring approximately 45 cm, along with two other knives, which were seized as part of the investigation. The detained individuals were charged with illegal possession of weapons and threats and were subsequently placed under judicial authority.

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A bus trip from Benidorm to Madrid ends with a machete fight and four detainees, two of them minors

During a bus journey from Benidorm to Madrid, a dispute between two men escalated into a violent confrontation involving a large machete. The incident occurred on August 30, 2026, and led to the detention of four individuals, including two minors. The suspects, of Moroccan and South American origin, were arrested by the National Police and Local Police of Madrid in the district of Tetuán after they were identified based on descriptions provided by passengers. During the operation, police recovered a machete measuring approximately 45 cm, along with two other knives, which were seized as part of the investigation. The detained individuals were charged with illegal possession of weapons and threats and were subsequently placed under judicial authority.

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