During the raids, which are carried out without prior warning, police check that beach users comply with the rules in force and that no unauthorised objects are brought in and no prohibited activities are carried out, among other things. In this way, the council wants to guarantee that the beaches of the municipality are a safe space for both residents and visitors.
"Each beach has specific characteristics, there are certain common aspects such as the ban on glass and others that only occur in some specific locations," said the councillor. In this sense, Cala Agulla beach is one of the most protected, as it is located within the boundaries of a Natural Park. "In Cala Agulla, for example, it is not permitted to play loud music with speakers," said Filgueiras.
Other activities such as hawking, massages and ticket touts are prohibited activities that are also monitored by the police These raids have already begun to be carried out. In fact, two large-scale raids have already been carried out this July, one at Cala Agulla beach and the other at Son Moll. "In both, different infractions have been detected, and even narcotic substances have been found," Filgueiras acknowledged.
These actions are expected to be carried out throughout the summer. "Once the season is over, we will take stock to check the effectiveness of this measure and repeat it or adapt it for next season," said the councillor. And apart from the raids, the local beaches have a permanent beach officer for day-to-day surveillance.
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Nearly a year ago, while viewing a property with an estate agent, a large dog ran out of a neighbouring property, knocked me over, and bit my arm. I eventually kicked it off and it ran back, and the automatic gate closed. I rang and shouted outside to no avail, but after 20 minutes wait, a car emerged. I stood in front blocking it to force the driver to engage but he refused and eventually drove forward, pushing me onto his bonnet. I recorded all this on my phone, plus my bleeding arm. I went to the local police to report, who said it was responsibility of Guardia Civil. I went there and they said they could do nothing without a medical report. I went to the local clinic who charged me €115 for a report but wanted more to dress the wound (I washed it in the bathroom myself and reception kindly gave me a free plaster or two). I reported the entire incident to the GC in writing, with a Google translation, a photo of the owners house, a photo of my bleeding arm, stills from a video of him driving at me, his car registration, the name and address of the estate agent witness, the medical report, my home address, phone number and email. I heard nothing, and 9 months later when I enquired they said case closed as they could not track down the dog, or owner. The "owner" I'm now told, owns a major restaurant in town. Good luck!
Concentrate on the pervs in the Dunes, Preying on women and boats mooring just off shore putting swimmers at risk
A friendly non imposing presence of law enforcement personel is a non bothersome situation and actually welcome unfortunately it is seen nowadays as What the Hell is going on and people find it encroaching on there little private world I never go to the beach but can imagine it’s quite Full , the old Days were really better it’s really a Fact , why can’t we all learn how to live together obey the basic rules and live in peace , it’s not getting better for anyone .
I find this unbelievable! Police standing around like a load of pervs on a beach, in uniforms! Are they questioning people, searching them!?!? The descent into total tyranny is gaining pace. Do you seriously think this is OK people!?!? Oh well, one more thing to keep the tourists away! Suckers!!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Long black-trousered uniforms on the beach in July and August? Poor sods. At least let them wear shorts for goodness sakes!