Spanish Police Arrest Founder of Violent Protest Looting Group

Spanish police arrested a suspected leader of a group accused of looting during student protests.

Spanish authorities have arrested a man suspected of founding and leading the local Blocus movement. Investigators accuse the group of using online platforms to hijack student demonstrations as a cover for violent looting. The suspect is currently in police custody.

• The accusationThe group is accused of exploiting student protests to orchestrate looting and public violence.
• The methodInvestigators state the network relied on social media and digital channels to recruit and coordinate.