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Mallorca Police Warn of Health Hazards From Illegal Beach Cocktails

The advisory follows a July 13 operation that uncovered cocktails mixed with fruit cut on a parking-lot floor, served from a five-liter canister without sanitary measures.

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Overview

  • Policía Local cautioned tourists and residents against consuming unlicensed Mojitos, Sangria and other cocktails sold at Playa de Palma due to serious health risks.
  • During the July 13 operation officers found a vendor slicing fruit directly on the parking-lot ground without hygienic precautions.
  • Investigators reported that the beverages originated from a five-liter canister and were dispensed into plastic cups on site.
  • The unlicensed street vendor has been administratively charged for breaching Spain’s prohibition on alcohol sales in public spaces without a license.
  • Authorities announced continued patrols and enforcement in the Ballermann area to uphold licensing laws and safeguard public health.