Agents of the CALPE USC unit of the Local Police proceeded this week to the removal of non-perishable material, allegedly counterfeit, from the Paseo del Arenal Bol in Calpe, with an approximate retail value of 10,000 euros. The items seized, mainly sportswear, bags and accessories, were taken to police headquarters for their quantification and quantification.
So far this summer (July and August) the local police of Calpe have made 28 interventions of non-perishable material in the Paseo de Calpe, in response to the phenomenon of ‘manteros’ (illegal street vendors), in which material with a market value of more than 50,000 euros has been removed from illegal sale, materials that are kept in police custody until their destruction.
Also, within the context of these operations, two vehicles have been seized in the last few days which were used as warehouses and actively used for the illegal sale of these products.
The Local Police Department of Calpe, directed by Guillermo Sendra, has incorporated a new unit for the surveillance of bicycle rides and has recently acquired two drones that, among other functions, will be used for the fight and investigation of this illegal sale of products in areas as important for local tourism as the promenades of La Fossa and Arenal Bol.
The Calpe Local Police Department, in coordination with the Police Headquarters, is using all available resources, without neglecting the other services required by Calpe, to fight against this type of illegal sale.
The Local Police Councillor reminds and points out that ‘residents and visitors to Calpe should know that the sale and purchase of these products is prohibited and that our visitors should be aware that the buyers of these products could also be sanctioned’. In this respect, an information campaign on the responsibility of the consumer of illegal products will be launched shortly.
On the other hand, this week several members of the Calpe government team met with various representatives of the Association of Businessmen and Traders of Calpe to discuss the street selling of products on the promenades. Among those present at the meeting were the mayoress Ana Sala, along with councillors Paqui Solivelles, Guillermo Sendra, Marco Bittner, Mireia Ripoll and Itziar Doval, who reiterated the commitment of the local government to comply with current legislation.
During the meeting, the importance of enforcing the municipal ordinance prohibiting street vending in these spaces was discussed. The municipal representatives underlined the effectiveness of the established regulations in ensuring a safe and orderly environment for residents and the thousands of tourists who visit Calpe. The commitment of the local government is not only focused on law enforcement, but also on raising community awareness of the risks and implications of supporting this type of illegal trade.