Two individuals were brought into custody yesterday afternoon after a disturbing incident outside Alcoy City Hall. They arrived with a truck loaded with waste and spoiled food, and they left the site in disarray, to the shock of bystanders and city workers alike.
The perpetrators used Plaza de España as a staging area, filming a video that was later shared on social networks. In the clip, they presented the act as a form of protest, referring to it as an “act of vindication” against what they labeled as the mismanagement by the government of Spain and the city of Alcoy. The people behind the camera claimed they had caused the mess after a series of closures that affected local businesses, asserting that seven restaurants had been forced to shut down and that sixty employees were impacted. They insisted the mess was a deliberate response and suggested that those watching should not take it seriously yet should expect more in the future as a form of protest against authorities.
The incident occurred at Alcoy city hall, drawing immediate attention from residents and officials. The event was documented as it unfolded and quickly circulated online while questions about intent and legality circulated just as rapidly among viewers and commentators.
The event was reported as having taken place in Alcoy city hall precincts, with coverage noting the publicively displayed materials and the potential for public disturbance. The responsible parties acted in defiance of local norms and regulations by methodically leaving waste near an official building, a move that experts described as a deliberate act aimed at signaling dissent. Authorities were alerted promptly as the scene drew a crowd of onlookers, and cleaning operations began shortly after the discovery of the mess to restore normal conditions for city staff and visitors.
Following the incident, the municipal authorities classified the act as vandalism and confirmed that a formal complaint would be filed to recover the costs associated with cleaning and disposal. Local law enforcement conducted a rapid investigation, and officers were able to identify the two individuals involved in the incident. The city’s sanitation teams coordinated to remove the waste and sanitize the area, returning the surroundings to their usual state and reassuring residents that public spaces would be kept clean and safe.
From the city’s leadership, a clear message was issued emphasizing the values of calm civic life. The mayor of Alcoy stated that the city is a peaceful community guided by democratic principles, respect, and tolerance, where there is no room for actions that threaten public order or the well-being of neighbors. The emphasis was placed on coexistence, responsibility, and the commitment to address grievances through lawful and constructive channels rather than acts that undermine community safety and trust.