The Policía Local and Guardia Civil Maritime Service appear to have jetskis more under control than over the border in our province, Granada.

The police have handheld radar apparatus for measuring the speed jetskis are travelling, as well as other craft. They’re also armed with breathalysers, binoculars and cameras with sod-off zooms.

Last weekend, for example, was the first time that the municipal police officers were out with their new toys, testing them out on Friday the 5th and Saturday the 6th between 16.00h and 19.00h; i.e., when normal folk are trying to snatch a siesta.

As a result, they handed out 18 fines, the majority of which were for speeding (five); for not having the correct paperwork with them (four) and for beaching in an area for swimmers (three).

They also handed out fines for not wearing a lifejacket, improper use of the beach-approach lane, as well as failing to cooperate with police instructions.

Editorial comment: now why can’t the Policía Local along the Costa Tropical get their act together in this way? Probably because they don’t have the equipment and whose fault would that be? Obviously, our Town Halls. Bear in mind, though, that these officers belong to the Málaga City Hall, who have a bit more dosh to splosh. Our capital is 80 km inland and has only heard of the existence of the sea in legends.

(News: Costa del Sol, Málaga, Andalucia)