Jay Slater search in Tenerife called off after ‘last push’ volunteer operation fails [Video]

The Civil Guard on Sunday said the near fortnight-long search, which has involved sniffer dogs, a helicopter and mountain rescue experts, had been brought to an end.

They said officers would continue to act on any tip-offs or other information that came in – but the active work that has been ongoing since June 17 when the 19-year-old apprentice bricklayer was reported missing would now cease.

The family are yet to comment on the search being called off.

A Civil Guard spokeswoman said on Sunday: “The search operation is no longer active, but the case is still open and there are several lines of investigation.”

A well-placed source added: “The daily operation which has been going on in and around Masca close to where Jay was last seen has been brought to an end.

“If any information comes in …