On June 27, Mossos d’Esquadra conducted another evacuation in Barcelona, reporting a suspicious package at Rodalies and nearby Catalonia Square. Local police quickly confirmed that the item appeared to be a wastebasket, yet the operation was treated with the same seriousness as any potential explosive threat. In the wake of the alert, social channels from Mossos d’Esquadra and Rodalies Barcelona shared updates to keep residents informed and safe.
Theテル command team, TE DAX specialists in Explosive Device Deactivation, remained on site to study the area and verify security conditions comprehensively. Their work focused on preventing any risk to the public while ensuring the area remained accessible to authorized personnel only.
Midday traffic restrictions were placed in central Barcelona, notably around the Balmes street corridor intersecting Gran Via, as authorities managed the flow of pedestrians and vehicles toward the Plaza de Catalunya. The intention was to reduce crowding and create a controlled environment while investigations proceeded.
Before access to Plaça Catalunya metro could be safely resumed, a notice cited the ongoing search for any suspicious object. Experts from the security services worked to stabilize the site and confirm that no device posed a danger to commuters. The public was advised to stay clear of the area until official clearance was issued.
At the 27 June 2023 briefing, Mossos d’Esquadra and city security agencies shared the latest status via social media, highlighting that the operation involved careful checks and coordination with transit operators to safeguard travelers and infrastructure.
According to transit officials, the R1, R3, and R4 lines experienced service suspensions near Plaça Catalunya as a precaution. By early evening, after implementing the evacuation and inspection protocol, normal train circulation gradually resumed, and the station reopened in stages as security assessments concluded. The temporary disruption reflected a proactive approach to risk management in a densely used urban hub.
Investigations from the State Security Service and accompanying forces indicated that the incident followed a prior evacuation triggered by a false bomb warning earlier that same Monday. Information from security services pointed to an alert received about a person near a train bound for the station, prompting an immediate response to rule out any threat.
The second convoy involved in the disruption was on Rodalies line R4, heading toward Viladecavalls in the Western Valleys. After the warning arrived around 17:00, the Mossos activated the standard action protocol and coordinated with the Rodalies system to safeguard passengers. The team then moved to Plaza Catalunya station, where they evacuated the specific train and carried out a series of device-detection procedures to determine if an explosive device existed. The findings showed no threat, allowing the operation to progress to safe closure. The incident underscores the importance of swift, measured responses to ambiguous danger signals and the value of cross-agency cooperation in maintaining urban safety.