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THE Guardia Civil in Santanyi have arrested three men for stealing 18 brand-new air conditioning units from a hotel that is being renovated in Colonia de San Jordi.

The three detainees spent a week organising the theft of the air conditioners valued at €15,000.

Helped by information supplied by citizens, the leader of the group was identified and arrested, followed shortly by his two colleagues.

The Guardia described the gang leader as a 'very violent person' with an extensive criminal record and several restraining orders in force against him. He not only took part in the robberies but also broke into a witness’s house to threaten him. Fortunately the witness was not home.

The gang has been charged with theft, home invasion and making death threats.