Brazen pickpockets prey on vulnerable tourists as vacation island is swarmed by millions

As tourists descend on one of Spain's most popular summer destinations, the familiar problem of pickpocketing has emerged.
By WAGA at FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News · · 1 min read

As tourists descend on one of Spain's most popular summer destinations, the familiar problem of pickpocketing has emerged.
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