an argument between two people rod from the center Alicante After one of those involved waved an apparently real weapon in a menacing tone, it created panic and social alarm among customers and passers-by, but it was later revealed to be a simulation. the carrier of said simulated pistol, which is set to fire and has detonating cartridges; 65 year old man who can be caught National Police After running down the street with a gun in his hand, he took refuge in another cafeteria.
The events recently took place in one of the 091 rooms of the National Police. an argument between two men inside a bar Calderón de la Barca street in Alicante one was threatening other bar customers by waving in the air with a gun in his hand.
When agents urgently arrived, the suspect began to flee and several troops Alicante Citizens’ Security Brigadeseveral motorcycles among them Prevention and Response Unit, They moved to catch him. The man managed to reach another bar on nearby Calle San Vicente and entered the bathroom, intending to hide.
However, one of the agents managed to persuade him not to close the door and managed to get him out of the building, all with extreme security measures considering the danger of tipping off the building. 091 rooms.
The police reassured the situation and were able to calm the man who was very agitated and placed the pistol in a black leather holster at waist level. Agents confirm that the gun is loaded and a cartridge in the chamber, ready to use. The weapon turned out to be simulated, but in addition to a real appearance, it was also “equipped with six-round explosive ammunition, which gave it a more real look if possible,” he said.
Eyewitnesses told Police that the incident started in a bar where two men were smoking in a bar. heated discussion for reasons they don’t know. A waiter intervened to calm the situation and had one of them escorted to an outside table at the bar.
However, this person suddenly pulled out a gun and started manipulating it. Eyewitnesses thought it was real, as a cartridge fell out while reloading the gun. The gunman started shouting at the person he was arguing with to come out.
one showed quite aggressive and intimidating attitude and the reaction in a bar full of patrons, including families with children, panic, This incident spread to passers-by who were in the vicinity and saw a sad man with a gun.
The arrested suspect is already a extensive criminal history and is now charged with serious threats and disturbance of public order.
The National Police reminds you that the possession and carrying of simulated weapons on public roads is prohibited and carries severe penalties.