Lorraine Williamson
A chilling discovery of a body found in Entrerrios, a small village located inland from La Cala, has raised concern among residents about a possible connection to two recent violent incidents in Mijas Costa.
Four days ago, the Guardia Civil and forensic teams arrived in the quiet village, where, according to rumours, they discovered a headless body in a stream. The discovery has unsettled the community, which until now has been considered peaceful and largely untouched by serious crime.
The stream where the body was found is not fast-flowing, leading investigators to think the body was dumped there rather than carried from further upstream. Police immediately closed the local road while forensics examined the scene. The following day, Policia Nacional officers went door to door in the neighbourhood, asking residents if they had seen anything unusual or had security cameras that might have recorded the area.
Fears of escalating gang or drug-related violence
This incident follows two other recent events in Mijas Costa: a fatal shooting in Calahonda and the discovery of a body in El Faro. While police have not confirmed whether the incidents are linked, speculation is growing, especially online. Many believe they could be part of a pattern of drug or gang-related violence.
Some residents fear the alleged decapitation may not be random. In other countries, particularly where drug cartels operate, such acts are sometimes used as a form of intimidation or a warning to others. Though rare in Spain, the Costa del Sol has seen increased activity from international organised crime groups in recent years, particularly those involved in drug trafficking. The region’s coastal position makes it a known gateway for narcotics entering Europe.
While no official statement has connected the Entrerrios case to organised crime, the violent nature of the act has led to concerns that such tactics may now be surfacing in areas previously thought safe from this kind of threat.
Community on edge
As the investigation in Entrerrios continues, residents remain uneasy. Once known for its calm and scenic landscape, the area now finds itself at the centre of a police investigation involving serious violence. Locals say they deserve answers—and protection.
Many now hope for greater transparency from authorities, especially as fear spreads among neighbouring communities. Whether these events are linked or not, the feeling on the ground is that something has changed—and not for the better.