PICK POCKETING thieves could target holidaying Brits looking to indulge in some raunchy romp on the beach this summer, Spanish cops warn.
Detectives in Mallorca and Ibiza have urged anxious tourists to avoid any encounters on the sand after more than 100 pickpockets and other opportunists were arrested over the past month.
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Police have noticed a worrying trend of many robberies occurring late at night on busy beaches.
A spokesperson for the Spanish National Police said on Tuesday: “The type of crimes we deal with are mainly theft, with pickpockets and opportunists, with their preferred area being the beaches at night.
“Tourists take advantage of the fact that they go to the beach to go for a swim, have sex or get together in groups and enjoy the natural environment that the coast provides.”
Strict summer police reinforcements have been deployed across the Balearic Islands since the start of the month in preparation for the arrival of drunken, opportunistic Brits. the holiday access points.
This meant a strong police crackdown on thieves, leading to a high number of arrests.
The National Police spokesperson added: “To date, National Police agents who are part of ‘Operação Verão’, made up of uniformed and plainclothes agents, have arrested more than 100 people.
“Most of them were caught red-handed. The detainees come from several countries.”
Robbery on the two-party islands is rarely violent and victims are often perplexed by how they lost their belongings, police say.
Hotels and restaurants have also been hotbeds of criminal activity in previous holiday seasons.
Several people have been left penniless by sneaky thieves lurking in busy areas waiting to pounce.
The spokesperson continued: “There are also robberies in hotels where customers leave their belongings near reception or at the entrance to the building, and criminals take the opportunity to steal suitcases or backpacks.
“This also happens when tourists are in restaurants and leave bags or bags hanging on the backs of chairs.”
Mallorca’s summer reinforcements cover areas such as the party resort of Arenal and include officers from rapid response groups specializing in maintaining public order and terrorism experts.
Last week, a British DJ appealed for help after being robbed of “irreplaceable valuables” in Ibiza.
Franky Wah said several criminals broke into his car outside a restaurant in Jesus Village before taking “everything” inside.
His beloved laptop and music were stolen and the DJ offered a reward for their return.
Is public sex legal in Spain?
STRICTLY speaking, public sex is illegal in almost every country on the planet, but public nudity in Spain is actually legal.
By their law, people can walk around completely naked and avoid being approached by police officers.
But Spain has public nuisance measures in place that can intervene in any sexual activity or full-frontal nudity.
The legislation considers that any form of act that provokes or disturbs other people can land you in hot water – including nudity and sex.
It is often tolerated in Spain and even practiced by the minority in areas designated for nudism, such as nude beaches and naturist camps.
Although many Brits and tourists are often shocked by the number of topless sunbathers on busy beaches, where it is widely accepted.
Public sex is legal in Germany – as long as you are fully clothed when doing it.
It’s also legal in Guadalajara, Mexico, Vondelpark in Amsterdam, and Ørstedsparken in Denmark, says travel site Travel Noire.
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