Intervention of the Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office
The workshop held during the Granollers Festival has caught the attention of the Barcelona Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office, which has decided to investigate the activity where children and adults simulated the creation of Molotov cocktails. The complaint filed by the Mossos USPAC union has led the on-duty prosecutor to open a file to assess whether minors were exposed to risky situations.
Ongoing research
The prosecution has indicated that data is being collected to identify the minors involved and determine whether they participated without the consent of their parents. This process seeks to clarify whether the children were used as instruments in a possible crime, which could entail serious legal consequences.
Reactions from police unions
The dissemination of images of young people participating in the workshop has provoked a wave of criticism from several police unions, who have described the situation as unacceptable. Groups such as SAP-FEPOL and USPAC have joined forces to file a formal complaint against the mayor of Granollers, accusing the activity of fomenting hatred and belittling the security forces.
Position of the City Council
In response to the uproar, Granollers City Council has issued a statement rejecting the workshop and supporting the police. For its part, the Blaus group has defended its intention to carry out a recreational event, assuring that it was not intended to offend the police.
Political reactions and demands for responsibility
Criticism has not been limited to unions, as several opposition parties have demanded the resignation of Mayor Alba Barnusell. The Catalan PP has been particularly vocal, arguing that the activity promoted unacceptable practices and calling for an investigation into hate crimes. In this context, Vox has also expressed its intention to take legal action against the workshop’s organisers.
A call for reflection
The situation in Granollers raises questions about responsibility in the education and protection of minors in recreational contexts. Society faces a dilemma about how to approach activities that, although they may seem innocent, can have serious implications for the perception and respect towards institutions.
