Many people, particularly tourists, are seeking a refreshing treat in the form of ice creams from ‘Mr. Whippy,’ an ice-cream van operating in Benidorm that has now been seized by the local police in the tourist capital for, among other infractions, not having a business licence.

The ice cream van was owned by a Brit, had been in operation for a while, and was eventually seized by the local police near Levante beach, the city’s most popular sandy area. This is similar to what has happened in the past with illegal taxi that offer transfers between Benidorm and the airport.

In the course of the operation, “transport inspection units,” according to police spokesperson Quique Tortosa, “seized an English ice-cream van that was transporting and selling food without authorisation on Levante beach.”

The van was inspected by officials, who discovered “a large quantity of perishable food inside, without any hygiene or sanitary controls.” Tortosa went on to say that “all the merchandise was seized.”

The Benidorm Local Police spokeswoman emphasised that it is “very important to always keep in mind that food products must be purchased from authorised establishments, which are those that comply with the safety standards for their consumption.”

From yesterday, Tuesday April 1st, the Department of Security of the Alicante City Council began a new campaign to improve the municipality’s speed limit enforcement and surveillance. The programme, which is scheduled to conclude on April 12th, focuses particularly on fast-track and high-density routes, as well as the vicinity of educational institutions and schools.

This campaign, which will be conducted with mobile radars and throughout morning, afternoon, and night shifts, will involve 20 officers from the Local Police’s Traffic Unit and speed control squad. Security Councillor Julio Calero stated that the goal is “to continue improving road safety in the city.”

“It’s proven that calming traffic and reducing speeds help save lives and improve our coexistence and quality of life,” Calero stated, emphasising the significance of “respecting minors in the vicinity of schools and educational centres.”

Several neighbourhood organisations have called for more speed regulation on highways and high-capacity urban routes, and the campaign aims to address their needs. The councillor underlined that “speed reduction significantly lowers the risk of accidents and run-overs.”

On roads with two or more lanes in each direction, the top speed limit in Alicante is 50 km/h. It is lowered to 30 km/h on streets with only one lane in each direction, and to 20 km/h on streets where the pavement and roadway are joined into one platform.

Prior personal mobility vehicle campaign

The March campaign, which aimed to increase awareness of the appropriate usage of personal mobility vehicles (PMVs), such as electric scooters, skates, and skateboards, was followed by this new speed control measure.

The TRAM platform, cycle lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian zones, walkways, and paved streets like the Explanada de España are all off limits to these gadgets, the City Council reminds everyone. Enhancing safety and coexistence in urban areas—which are increasingly shared by bikes, pedestrians, cars, and vehicle-mounted vehicles—is the goal.

The Civil Guard is investigating two Santa Cruz de Tenerife individuals who used ads posing as women on dating websites to extort 13 people from Mazarrón (Murcia), Alicante, Albacete, Zaragoza, Guipúzcoa, Málaga, Gerona, and Pontevedra, according to the police.

Operation “Licey,” which began in July of last year, has unearthed a sextortion-focused criminal network and resulted in the investigation of two people who are accused of money laundering, extortion, and criminal group involvement.

The investigation started in Mazarrón after a man claimed to have received threatening calls and messages from someone posing as the head of a brothel and hitmen.

They got 3,000 euros after the Mazarrón victim used a dating site that promoted escorts. They then threatened to publish his online activities and reveal all to those close to him through calls and messages.

After the funds were first moved to a number of bank accounts run by “economic mules,” the Guardia Civil examined the traceability of the funds until the final recipient’s identity was established.

Two Santa Cruz de Tenerife individuals have been identified by the Guardia Civil following months of inquiry as suspected members of a criminal organisation, extortion, and money laundering.

Since Operation “Licey” is still going on, further arrests and victims are possible.