On Saturday night, a protest in central Barcelona escalated into widespread civil unrest, resulting in 128 arrests by the Mossos d’Esquadra. The demonstration, which was not authorized and had been organized via social media, devolved into significant property damage, including broken storefronts and fires set at commercial establishments. During the disorder, some customers were left trapped inside local businesses.
The incident highlights the volatile nature of unauthorized gatherings in the city. Authorities are currently processing the detainees following the night of looting and violence that disrupted the city center.
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