Spanish Police Arrest Suspected Founder of ‘Blocus’ Group Linked to Looting
Police say the suspect used Telegram and TikTok to recruit young people and coordinate protests that investigators believe covered looting and violence.
- 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 Ministry of the Interior also confirmed the detention of six other persons related to the group, raising to seven the number of suspects detained in this investigation
His arrest in Valencia coincides with new police operations in several cities. The union spokesman warns ESdiario that the risk of disturbances persists and recommends caution for the afternoon and night of October 31st
Spanish police arrest suspected founder of ‘Blocus’ group linked to looting - Regional Media News
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 and demonstrations as a [...]
Arrested in Valencia, Catalonia, Bilbao, Tenerife and Malaga for inciting the commission of riots, riots, looting and violence.
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.
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