Tourists in the Costa Blanca could face a fine of £170 if they buy items from unlicensed sellers on the beach or in the street as authorities crack down with undercover police patrols. Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters British holidaymakers in Spain could be hit with fines of £170 as undercover police prepare to patrol the streets. The fines will be issued to those who purchase souvenirs from unlicensed sellers on the beaches and streets of popular tourist spots.
Costa Blanca, known for its 'manteros' or top mantras, is looking to reduce the number of sellers displaying their goods on a blanket. These sellers are often found peddling counterfeit designer handbags, clothing, watches and sunglasses. According to the local Association of Traders and Businessmen, these unlicensed sellers cause local shop owners in the coastal town of Benalmadena to lose between 20 and 30 percent of their profits.
Recently, the Guardia Civil seized several tonnes of fake products from a warehouse in Alicante intended for these street vendors. The mayor of Torrevieja has requested additional police officers during the summer months to enforce the new rules. During peak summer, the city's population balloons to around 500,000, according to Alicante Today, as reported by Birmingham Live.
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