As of Monday 2nd November 2026, communication channels linked to the youth group Blocus have fallen silent, indicating a reduced immediate threat of organised gatherings, according to Lavanguardia, which reported on police and judicial sources (Lavanguardia).
Following a calm Halloween night in central Barcelona, authorities confirmed no fresh mobilisation attempts were detected via Telegram or Signal, with existing event posters no longer promoted. Over 2,000 young people were identified by police over the weekend, including minors as young as 12. Those found with masks were taken to police stations and released to parents under protective measures agreed with the Fiscalía.
Núria Parlon, Catalan Interior Minister, stated that 181 fines were issued for possession of bladed weapons or items usable in looting. She dismissed claims of ethnic bias in police checks, saying: "After what happened last week in Barcelona, can anyone seriously claim identifications were made for ethnic reasons?"
Investigations Continue Despite Calm
One suspect believed to be a key organiser was remanded in custody on Sunday after Friday’s arrest, facing charges of conspiracy to commit public disorder and membership in a criminal group. Police continue to analyse data from identifications to trace connections and identify ringleaders.
"The arrests of key figures had a devastating effect on the youth,"
investigators told Lavanguardia. Only one of hundreds previously identified reappeared, and no one subject to a court-ordered exclusion order was seen, except one person caught at a police filter in Mollet.
Business Groups Praise Police Response
Trade associations welcomed the strong police presence, which prevented disorder. Despite protective shutter closures and security costs, they expressed confidence in Barcelona’s zero-tolerance approach to looting, contrasting it with recent unrest in Paris and Berlin.
Sources: La Vanguardia.
