TikTok and messaging groups are among the channels the Mossos d’Esquadra are examining in their investigation into the Blocus disturbances. The latest arrest, made on 6 November in Vallès Occidental, takes the number of people detained in Catalonia over suspected links to organising or encouraging the unrest to about ten. The disturbances in central Barcelona on 24 October resulted in 133 arrests, according to figures attributed to the Mossos.
According to a statement from the Mossos d’Esquadra, the minor had a TikTok profile and took part in several messaging groups. Police suspect the channels were used to circulate the call for protests on 24 October in central Barcelona and for later mobilisations. By 2 November, police had also arrested two girls, aged 14 and 17, over alleged promotion of looting. Investigators said the girls administered messaging groups connected to the mobilisation.
The minor has been placed at the disposal of the Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office. The alleged offences are public disorder and membership of a criminal group; these are accusations, not a court finding. Separately, Investigating Court No. 14 in Barcelona ordered provisional detention without bail for an 18-year-old brought before a judge on 1 November. Investigators described the teenager as an alleged organiser of the disturbances and looting.
The Mossos say the teenager played an active role in the online channels, where people shared content related to the mobilisations and encouraged the protests. Their investigation into the origins of the Blocus demonstrations remains open, and police have not ruled out further arrests. During a later security operation linked to a proposed mobilisation, Catalan police conducted 2,264 identity checks and filed 181 reports concerning possession of potentially dangerous weapons. Interior Minister Núria Parlon said the operation also resulted in 10 arrests across the region.
