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Mossos Detain Four for 44 Acts of Train Vandalism Across Catalonia

Distinctive graffiti tags led police to suspects accused of using emergency brakes to halt trains for graffiti

Tareas de limpieza de un tren, en una imagen de archivo
Los sospechosos están acusados de 44 delitos y provocar daños en infraestructuras ferroviarias por valor de 200.000 euros

Overview

  • The June 17 operation led to the detention of four repeat offenders aged 21 to 24.
  • Investigators attribute 44 acts of vandalism to the group on Renfe, FGC and Metro de Barcelona trains.
  • Authorities estimate the damage at roughly €200,000, and emergency brake incidents reduced Rodalies service.
  • One of the suspects allegedly threatened a security guard with a knife at the Parc del Nord de Sabadell station.
  • Mossos d’Esquadra have increased uniformed patrols in stations and expanded their railway incident analysis unit.