The Mossos d'Esquadra have arrested two men for their alleged involvement in a series of shootings and episodes of violence recorded in the La Mina neighborhood. The criminal acts are concentrated in the period between 2024 and 2026.
The police operation puts an end to a dynamic of armed confrontations that has altered coexistence in the area during recent months. The officers identified the suspects after analyzing the dynamics of the neighborhood conflict.
Investigation starts after April shooting
The judicial device was activated at the beginning of April. The trigger was a shootout involving several individuals in a public place. Security agents then began tracking the participants to identify those directly responsible for the aggression.
The speed in identifying the targets allowed the investigators to map out relationships between those involved. This police intelligence work proved key to determining the gang's logistical support points.
Four records intervene three firearms
One month after the initial incident, police officers executed four simultaneous entries in different homes in the area. During the searches, officers seized three firearms along with projectiles and bladed weapons hidden in the registered residences.
The discovery of the arsenal confirms the lethal capacity of those detained. The presence of live ammunition increases the seriousness of the facts being investigated by the corresponding investigating court.
The two arrested individuals have already been brought before the judicial authorities. The competent authority charges them with crimes of assault against authority, illegal possession of weapons, threats, and public disorder. The accumulation of charges reflects the variety of criminal conduct attributed to the group during the investigated period.
"Break the violent escalation detected in the Mine and reduce the risk to the population" - Spokesperson for the Mossos d'Esquadra
The intervention seeks to restore tranquility in a neighborhood that has suffered the direct impact of these clashes. The removal of weapons from circulation represents a priority objective for local security forces.
Police sources indicate that the judicial investigation remains open. Investigators do not rule out making new arrests if evidence of other people's involvement in the events emerges. Surveillance of the area remains active to prevent any attempt at reprisal or reorganization of the dismantled group.