Tourists hoping to save a few quid could be hit with fines if they buy from unlicensed traders in Spain. The new crackdown will be fronted by undercover officers in Costa Blanca, reports BirminghamLive.
The move hopes to do-away with the vendors. Should you be caught, your actions could cost you €200 (£170).
The sellers are called ‘manteros’ (‘top mantas’) in Spain as they’re haul is often atop blankets on the street. Recently, the Guardia Civil seized several tonnes of counterfeit products from a warehouse in Alicante that were intended for street sellers.
READ MORE: Heathrow and Gatwick -The unique reason…
