Barcelona police identify 1,440 in crackdown on ‘Blocus’ group
A police operation in Barcelona on Saturday targeting gatherings organized by the ‘Blocus’ group resulted in the identification of 1,440 individuals and three arrests, officials reported. Police also issued 127 administrative citations for the seizure of potentially dangerous tools and substances.
The operation, involving Mossos d’Esquadra and Guardia Urbana officers, aimed to prevent incidents and looting similar to those that occurred in the city last Saturday, according to a statement from the Mossos.
Two of the arrested individuals were adults who were wanted on outstanding arrest warrants. The third arrest involved a minor charged with resisting and disobeying law enforcement officers.
Interior and Security Public Counselor Núria Parlon, Mossos General Director Ferran López, and Chief Commissioner Silvia Catà monitored the operation from the Centre de Coordinació Operativa (Cecor).
Separately, a fourth person, a 21-year-old man from Cabrera d’Anoia (Barcelona), was arrested in Catalonia for his alleged connection to ‘Blocus.’ He is suspected of being the administrator of a communication group used to coordinate the disturbances last Saturday.
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“El dispositivo contra 'Blocus' en Barcelona se salda con 1.440 identificados y 3 detenidos”
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