Security beefed up ahead of Spain's annual Tomatina tomato fight

Updated:8 years, 2 months ago

Spain, Aug 30 (ANI): Participants in Spain's famous "La Tomatina," tomato fight were subject to strict security controls as they tried to take positions in the street where thousands of revellers hurl tonnes of tomatoes at each other every year. As part of the security operation, the police checked bags and backpacks of people entering the small town of Bunol just a few kilometres away from Valencia. Some participants said they were confident that security forces were taking measures to ensure the success of one of Spain's most famous fiestas.

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