Mossos d’Esquadra arrest six repeat thieves
An operation by the Mossos d’Esquadra of the Sant Martí district police station in Barcelona has culminated in the arrest of six men who were preparing to commit new robberies with force. This week, in a burglary prevention device, officers caught the thieves just as they were about to commit new crimes. The detainees, aged between 25 and 42, already had criminal records and were brought before the court.
Arrests and details of proceedings
First arrest
The first arrest took place on March 24 in the morning, when the agents observed two men with a suspicious attitude on Valencia Street. One of them, known for previous robberies, was caught forcing an access door to a building. During the search, they found tools to commit burglaries and plastic markers. The detainees, aged 37 and 42, are accused of an alleged crime of aggravated robbery.
Second arrest
Shortly after, other officers caught a man forcing another access door. This individual, 26 years old and with a similar background, was arrested as the alleged perpetrator of a crime of robbery with force.
Third arrest
That same night, plainclothes officers followed three men who tampered with the access door to a block of flats. During the search, burglary tools were found and several flats were found to be marked. The detainees, aged 25, 33 and 40, were arrested as suspected perpetrators of a crime of robbery with force.
conclusion
This operation by the Mossos d’Esquadra has allowed the arrest of six repeat thieves who were preparing to commit new robberies with force. The agents, in a prevention device, captured the criminals at the precise moment, thus preventing new criminal acts. The arrests took place in different parts of the Sant Martí district and culminated in the arrests being brought before the courts.