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A GROUP of Conservative MP’s have warned NATO’s Secretary General of Spain’s behaviour towards Gibraltar. In a letter to Jens Stoltenberg, the group label Spain’s recent conduct as a threat to British security, and warn that it could lead to a ‘serious’ incident at sea. It points to 210 ‘unlawful incursions’ of Spanish vessels into Gib waters, labelling Spain as an ‘increasingly unreliable’ NATO ally. “We personally fear that incursions will result in a serious incident at with collisions and serious injury,” the letter - headed by Filton and Bradley Stoke MP Jack Lopresti - reads.
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“The fact that Spain impedes the free movement of NATO forces between Gibraltar and Spain is to the detriment of Western Security, for example not allowing US Naval ships to bunker in Gibraltar and then dock at Spanish ports.” They add that Spain’s decision to not permit the UK’s Royal Air Force to use Spanish airspace on their way to and from Gibraltar adds an estimated cost of £5,000 to £10,000 to each flight. The letter continues: “It seems to us that Spain’s behavior as a NATO ally is becoming increasingly unreliable. “The Spanish Government allows the refueling of Russian warships in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta at a time when Russia has invaded the Ukraine. “Yet the Spanish Foreign Minister makes ongoing verbal threats against Gibraltar.” Tory MPs Andrew Rosindell and Bob Stewart, as well as DUP deputy leader Nigel Dodds, have also signed the letter. Opinion Page 6
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Freed fisherman returns to Gibraltar after Ceuta jail ordeal
On hearing of Pincho’s release, Chief Minister Fabian Picardo tweeted his delight at the ‘great news’. During his time in prison, in Ceuta, Harrak said Pincho was treated ‘very well’. The family were allowed to visit once a week, but Harrak revealed that her brother turned down the offer of another visit to spare his family the difficulty of travelling to see him.
EXCLUSIVE By Joe Duggan A FISHERMAN wrongly arrested at sea by the Guardia Civil has spoken of his ‘relief’ after being released from a Ceuta prison. Jared Pincho has finally been discharged, a week after his two friends Stefan Saltariche and Dylan Barber. All three have now had charges of assault against them dropped. Pincho, 34, had been remanded in custody since his arrest on July 5, when the Guardia Civil appeared to speed towards his boat. All three men were arrested although Barber and Saltariche were released after a court hearing in Ceuta. Oddly, Pincho has now been barred from entering Ceuta for three years. Melanie Harrak, Pincho’s sister, told the Olive Press the family were delighted that the ordeal was over. “Jared is really tired. He was really nervous before the court hearing as he doesn’t really trust anyone at the minute,” she said. “But when the handcuffs came off he
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FINALLY FREE: (From left) Saltariche, Pincho and Barber was free. It was very emotional. He came out straight away and gave us a big hug. “He looked so relieved. He had no idea what was going to happen.” She added: “We celebrated with a big lunch in Ceuta and a party back at my
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“He is a very strong man. When my parents went over to him, he protected them from showing how hard it was for him,” said Harrak. “It’s been very hard for my mum and dad.” She added: “He was an unlucky guy. There were 10 boats out there that day and it just happened to be his that was singled out. “I’d like to thank everybody who has helped, especially the government. My phone was overheating with all the messages of support from people.” The family are now planning to hold a delayed birthday celebration next weekend after Pincho turned 34 during his time in jail. They are also hoping to recover his boat, which is still being held by police in Ceuta. Opinion Page 6