Marbella Police Launch Urgent Search Following Disturbing Phone Call
In a shocking turn of events, Marbella police were thrown into a state of panic on Thursday afternoon following a chilling phone call. The caller, an unidentified man speaking in English, made a disturbing confession to the operator of the 092 emergency hotline. He claimed to have shot his friend in the head at a local hostel, specifically in room number eight, and that his hands were still covered in blood.
Emergency Response to Alleged Crime Scene
The urgency and panic in the caller’s voice prompted immediate action. All available units of the Policia Local were dispatched to the specified location around 6.26pm, and the Policia Nacional were also informed of the operation. However, upon reaching the motel, the police were met with a puzzling situation. The motel staff reported that they had not heard any gunshots.
Investigation Leads to Unexpected Discovery
Despite the lack of evidence at the scene, two tourists were found staying in room number eight, and everything appeared normal. This led the police to fear that the caller might have provided incorrect hostel details. Consequently, a massive search was initiated across Marbella, focusing on hotels with similar names. Simultaneously, the Policia Nacional worked on tracing the call.
Prank Call Causes Major Disruption
The investigation took an unexpected turn when it was discovered that the call had originated from the Balearic Islands, according to Diario Sur. It was soon revealed that the entire incident was a cruel and dangerous prank, which had effectively disrupted local police operations for several hours. The prankster had reportedly used a prepaid card with an international number to avoid detection.
Search for Prankster Underway
The incident has now sparked a new search operation, this time for the prankster. The police are determined to track him down and charge him with a crime against public safety. The prank not only wasted valuable police resources but also caused unnecessary panic and fear.
