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An Irish woman was arrested at Gran Canaria Airport after allegedly failing to pay a £2,100 hotel bill while travelling with her family. She ceased communication with hotel staff and was detained at border control while attempting to leave the island.
The woman was detained at Gran Canaria Airport and taken to Maspalomas National Police Station for questioning. A file is being prepared as part of the ongoing investigation, with authorities emphasising their commitment to supporting the tourism sector in the Canary Islands.
The National Police in Gran Canaria confirmed their commitment to protecting the local tourism sector, stating they will enhance cooperation with hotels to address criminal activities impacting operations. Following her arrest, the unidentified woman was taken to Maspalomas National Police Station for questioning and the preparation of a case file.
What remains unclear — It is not specified what legal actions will follow the woman’s arrest and questioning.
Irish woman arrested at Gran Canaria airport after failing to pay £2,100 hotel bill
An Irish woman has been arrested at border control after allegedly failing to pay her £2,100 hotel bill.
The unidentified woman appeared in court today in Gran Canaria after she stopped responding to requests for payment from the hotel where she had been staying with her family.
The unnamed hotel in San Bartolome de Tirajana said she had booked an 11-night stay for two adults and a minor at the all-inclusive resort on a bank card.
But when they tried to charge the card at the end of the family’s holiday, it was declined.
A National Police spokesperson said: ‘Hotel staff repeatedly attempted to contact the person who had made the reservation in order to resolve the situation.
‘Although she initially stated that she intended to make the payment, claiming she was unable to access her bank card because she was already at the airport, she ultimately ceased all communication without paying the outstanding amount.’
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The woman was detained at the airport while trying to leave (Picture: Policia Nacional)
Officers traced her to Gran Canaria Airport, where she was arrested at border control.
She was taken to Maspalomas National Police Station for questioning and for a file to be prepared.
A police spokesperson added: ‘The National Police remains firmly committed to protecting the Canary Islands’ tourism sector, a key pillar of the archipelago’s economy, by strengthening cooperation with hotels to combat any type of criminal activity affecting their operations.’
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