British holidaymakers in Spain face £170 fines if they buy souvenirs

 

British holidaymakers in Spain face £170 fines if they buy souvenirs

As the war on tourists wages on, British holidaymakers in Spain could be forced to pay £170 fines if they buy souvenirs from unlicensed sellers on the beaches and streets.

Plain-clothed cops will patrol the streets of Costa Blanca in south-east Spain to dish out penalties to unsuspecting tourists.

The popular holiday destination is cracking down on illegal street sellers, known locally as 'manteros' or top mantas, because they typically display their goods on a blanket.

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