Danish suspect detained in Mijas after hand grenade found in residential area

On October 23, officers in the El Faro de Calaburras urbanisation near La Cala de Mijas stopped a Danish man after finding a hand grenade in his possession. Mijas Local Police first took him into custody, then handed the matter to the Guardia Civil due to the potential danger of the device. The guardia confirmed the arrest on suspicion of illegal explosives possession and launched an inquiry into why the grenade was carried.

While motives remain unclear, investigators are also examining a potential connection to the Mocro Mafia, a criminal network linked to drug trafficking, though no concrete link has been established. The incident adds to a pattern of weapons seizures and organised-crime investigations on the Costa del Sol, where authorities have previously confiscated grenades, rifles and other arms. The investigation continues, with officials seeking to determine any broader criminal ties.