‘Medium’ credibility alert of terror attack in Barcelona
Catalan police passes information on local officers, as US consulate issues message telling citizens to “heighten caution” in La Rambla area
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Catalan police incorporate use of tasers
1,600 Mossos d'Esquadra officers have been trained to use the non-lethal weapon
European Commission refuses to comment on terrorism accusations against Catalan activist
“The last time we checked, Spain is a democracy,” says EC spokesperson Margaritis Schinas
Three arrested in France for suspected ties to Barcelona attacks
The individuals in custody have connections to incarcerated alleged terrorist Driss Oukabir
Catalan police officer disciplined for accompanying Puigdemont to Brussels
Agent served as an escort for deposed president in October
Ombudsman calls for explanation of Barcelona attack main suspect's secret service contacts
A new report demands parliamentary debates on summer terrorist attacks and recommends Catalan police be given full access to intelligence databases
European Confederation of Police calls for “political solution” to crisis
In a document released on Thursday, the organization condemned the use of police in order to “enforce a solution”
New report reveals extent of police violence on referendum day
A total of 1066 people required medical attention as a result of Spanish police charges, 23 of whom were over 79 years old
Catalan Police will no longer have exclusive security powers at Palace of Justice
The Superior Court of Catalonia ruled that security duties will be shared with Spanish Police
Schools call on citizens to ensure polling stations remain open on referendum day
A website was launched where people can register for mobilizations “whenever necessary”
Barcelona to strengthen security in key areas
Meeting of Local Security Board decides to increase police presence in the city while mayor announces permanent memorial to attack victims on La Rambla
Spanish government challenges call for 500 new Catalan police officers
The Government affirms that they will add the personnel as planned this June
Nine arrested in counter-terrorism operation in Catalonia
Early this morning, the Catalan police force (Mossos d’Esquadra) carried out an important anti-jihadist operation in six Catalan municipalities. There were 9 arrests in 12 major raids in Barcelona and the surrounding municipalities of L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Cornellà, Santa Coloma de Gramenet, Ripollet, and Masquefa. The Catalan Minister of Home Affairs, Jordi Jané, announced that some of the “arrests made today are in connection with the terrorist attacks in Brussels”. He added that there is no evidence of any planned attack in Catalonia. Jané highlighted the collaboration between the Catalan and Belgian police forces.