Escalation of Violence in Font de la Pólvora Following Arrest of Minor
Clashes erupt in Gerona district after police intervention related to recent disturbances and vandalism.
Fresh clashes occurred in the Font de la Pólvora district of Gerona on the afternoon of April 2, 2025, following the deployment of Mossos d'Esquadra police to detain a 15-year-old minor.
This minor is alleged to have been involved in disturbances that led to significant damage at the district's civic center on March 22.
The police operation faced resistance from multiple individuals, who reportedly threw stones at the officers.
Among those engaged in the clashes was the minor's mother, who was also subsequently arrested alongside her son.
On the same day, the SAP-SME Fepol police union appealed to the Department of Interior for additional resources, specifically requesting extra hours for the Regional Operational Resources Area (ARRO) in Gerona.
The union highlighted that the unit has been overwhelmed, and suggested that increasing manpower is the most effective way to address ongoing unrest in the neighborhood.
The union further noted that in instances of disturbances, such as the vandalism of the civic center, the activation of police resources should not be contingent upon the costs associated with overtime hours.
They are advocating for the creation of a dedicated package of extra hours to support police planning and resource distribution.
This measure, they argue, would prevent dangerous situations for officers during street confrontations and address current issues related to response times and the limited capacity of personnel available for regular duty.
This minor is alleged to have been involved in disturbances that led to significant damage at the district's civic center on March 22.
The police operation faced resistance from multiple individuals, who reportedly threw stones at the officers.
Among those engaged in the clashes was the minor's mother, who was also subsequently arrested alongside her son.
On the same day, the SAP-SME Fepol police union appealed to the Department of Interior for additional resources, specifically requesting extra hours for the Regional Operational Resources Area (ARRO) in Gerona.
The union highlighted that the unit has been overwhelmed, and suggested that increasing manpower is the most effective way to address ongoing unrest in the neighborhood.
The union further noted that in instances of disturbances, such as the vandalism of the civic center, the activation of police resources should not be contingent upon the costs associated with overtime hours.
They are advocating for the creation of a dedicated package of extra hours to support police planning and resource distribution.
This measure, they argue, would prevent dangerous situations for officers during street confrontations and address current issues related to response times and the limited capacity of personnel available for regular duty.
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