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.”
Author: Derek Appleton
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