Javea police buy €18,000 speed camera, 24 bullet-proof vests, 10 pistols and 2 tasers

Javea’s Policía Local have spent €60,000 upgrading their equipment this month.

A new speed camera was among the purchases – it cost €17,787 and will allow agents to monitor speed levels within the municipality.

A new breathalyser costing €9,476 has also been purchased.

Nearly €20,000 was spent buying 24 new bullet-proof vests, according to a statement from Javea’s Ajuntament.

A further €16,964 has been spent on 10 new pistols – for three new agents – as well as two tasers.