Local police in Torrevieja have removed nearly two tonnes of merchandise from unauthorised street vending and the sale of allegedly counterfeit products so far in 2026.
This week, 1,550 kilos of material seized since last April were destroyed, corresponding to about 120 bundles. This adds to approximately 400 kilos seized during the first months of the year, bringing the total volume of material removed during 2026 to about 1,950 kilos, which is nearly two tonnes. The collected material was compacted at the Local Police Department and transported to a waste treatment and management plant located in Dolores, Alicante, for destruction in accordance with environmental regulations.
The police balance for 2026 includes 35 seizure reports, 11 reports of crimes against industrial property, and 12 special surveillance and control devices. Three of these special operations were carried out in collaboration with the Guardia Civil, specifically involving officers from the Citizen Security Unit of the Command and the Torrevieja Station, with deployments of roughly 35 agents per operation. Meanwhile, nine special devices were organised solely by the Local Police, with 20 to 25 agents participating in each.
Interventions have primarily focused on the Juan Aparicio maritime walk, the Playa del Cura promenade, Marineros Avenue, and the La Mata maritime walk, with heightened activity recorded during July and August. Controls were also implemented at the northern and southern entrances of the municipality to detect the transportation of goods intended for illegal marketing. Five of the 11 industrial property warrants were issued during these vehicle intercepts, while the other six were recorded along the maritime promenades. Local police also noted between 25 and 30 instances where sellers abandoned their goods and fled upon seeing officers.
In total, 5,000 items were intervened during the year. These goods amount to an estimated sale value of over 100,000€, calculated on an average price of 20€ per product.
The mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, highlighted the importance of these actions, stating that the objective is to remove goods from public roads, protect local commerce against unfair competition, and ensure compliance with regulations in public spaces. He reaffirmed the Torrevieja City Council’s commitment to continuing the fight against counterfeit product marketing by reinforcing surveillance and police controls, while also praising the work of the local agents and the collaboration of the Guardia Civil.
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