good news - but only for the clubs:
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Botellón Ban
The Town Hall began a crackdown on binge street-drinking last week
and warned there would be heavy fines for those caught breaking the law.
The practice of the "Botellon", which literally means big bottle,
has grown massively across the country as the decade has progressed.
The concept is simple - youngsters agree to meet in pre-arranged spots,
each bringing their own alcohol, to enjoy a night of binge drinking.
The problem is that the age of those involved is getting lower and lower,
with police reporting they had found children as young as twelve in some "parties".
The Ministry for Health admitted cases of hospitalization due to the effects of alcohol
had doubled in the last few years, with the age of victims getting younger and younger.
The craze has become especially popular on the island, where high prices
have ensured youngsters are unable to drink at most bars.
However, the recent surge has forced the Town Hall of San Antonio to act,
and it seems they will be targeting the adults.
Those caught drinking in the company of minors will be fined between €750 and €1,500.
Councillor Josep Ramon Serra Pilot continued that the authorities would be clamping
down on underage drinking in the town's bars and clubs,
and also those supermarkets caught selling alcohol to those under the age of 18.
During the press conference he also revealed he had come to an agreement
with the boat companies to avoid early morning excursions.
The practice of early morning trips to watch the sunrise became popular last year,
especially amongst clubbers.
However, Pilot said the practice was clearly unsafe and that clubbers in particular
were not in the best condition to be taking trips out to sea.
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(ibiza-sun)