Santa Cruz de Tenerife 6 Feb. (Europa Press) –
The Cabildo de Tenerife will initiate proceedings against the organisers of an unlawful gathering that took place this Friday in the natural area of La Caleta, located in the municipality of Adeje, due to violations of the regulations regarding protected natural spaces, and will impose, where necessary, the appropriate penalty.
Sources from the island’s institution have informed Europa Press that the Cabildo staff were aware of the organisation of the aforementioned event. Consequently, they promptly informed the Civil Guard, Canarian Police, and Local Police to relay the relevant information.
They further state that the Civil Guard and Local Police attended the location, identified the event’s organisers, and took steps to issue the pertinent sanctions in line with the regulations outlined in the Citizen Security Law.
The Cabildo de Tenerife confirms that it has liaised with the Civil Guard to ensure that, based on the proceedings undertaken, actions will be initiated against the organisers for violating regulations pertaining to protected natural spaces, and appropriate penalties will be determined, if necessary.
The fines associated with such infractions in protected environments can vary based on the specific violation committed. They typically range from €6,000 to €200. For example, the Ténerife Cabildo indicates that in cases of unauthorised access to trails, the fine can amount to €600.
ATAN Collective Complaint
The Tenerife Friends of Nature Association (ATAN) raised concerns on Wednesday via their ‘Instagram’ profile regarding the occurrence of the previously mentioned unlawful gathering. Their post included images of the illicit event, stating that “the competent authorities arrived but took no action.”
In this context, they have questioned “how Rosa Dávila (president of the Cabildo de Tenerife) is managing access to natural spaces.” They have challenged her by asking: “Will you address this issue with cameras instead of personnel like in Teide? Will you restrict access without considering that these individuals are tourists?”
