Spanish Police Arrest Suspected Founder of ‘Blocus’ Group Linked to Looting
Police say the suspect used Telegram and TikTok to coordinate protests that led to 132 arrests and looting in Barcelona.
- On Friday, the Spanish Guardia Civil arrested a man in Picanya, Valencia, suspected of founding and promoting "Blocus," a movement accused of using social media to exploit student protests as cover for looting and violence.
- Blocus organized anti-establishment protests under the slogan "Instituts Indignats," an apparent reference to the "Lycees Indignes" movement that has mobilized young students across France in recent weeks.
- Telegram groups were used to coordinate actions, with the suspect sharing videos of a hooded leader and using TikTok and WhatsApp to recruit participants encouraged to wear black clothing and masks.
- The investigation links to Barcelona unrest on October 24, where around 500 people participated in events resulting in 132 arrests, including 83 minors and 49 adults, according to the Civil Guard.
- Authorities are preparing security deployments for planned demonstrations on Saturday, October 31, coinciding with Halloween, as police seek to identify and close channels used to coordinate potential unrest.
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SPANISH police have arrested the founder of the "Blocus" group, suspected of organizing violence and looting under the guise of student protests. The group used Telegram channels to coordinate its actions.
Spanish police arrest suspected founder of ‘Blocus’ group linked to looting
By Mireia Merino MADRID, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Spanish police said on Friday they had arrested the suspected founder and main promoter of the local "Blocus" chapter, a group accused of using social media and online channels to exploit student protests an...
Spanish police arrest suspected founder of 'Blocus' group linked to looting
MADRID, Oct 30 - Spanish police said on Friday they had arrested the suspected founder and main promoter of the local \"Blocus\" chapter, a group accused of using social media and online channels to exploit student protests and demonstrations as a cover for looting and violence. Read more at straitstimes.com.
They were encouraging new riots for Saturday, October 31st. There have also been arrests in Tenerife and Malaga.
The arrest of the so-called "presumed founder and main promoter" of the movement has taken place as he prepares new riots coinciding...
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