A Wednesday incident in Barcelona centered on a small household device that was set up and detonated outside a residence, shaking a quiet neighborhood. Local reports confirm the event involved a homemade explosive and a tense sequence that drew the attention of the city’s police force. The details, gathered from multiple witnesses and law enforcement, indicate a deliberate act aimed at a particular address near Trajà street in the La Font de la Guatlla district.
Residents describe a woman known locally as Alina, who is said to reside on the same floor with a partner. Early statements suggest another man named Gabriel was present on the same level when the disturbance occurred. It has not been verified whether those on the floor were targets or merely bystanders in a dangerous situation. The woman had previously come into public view after an earlier legal matter involving an attempt on her former spouse, a noted figure in the local entertainment circle. The new episode adds to a sequence of high tension events in the area that have left neighbors unsettled and officials vigilant.
Gabriel is believed to have been inside the building during the incident. Investigators are exploring whether the person responsible remains connected to the social media posts that displayed companionship between the two individuals, and whether those posts point to a specific motive behind the incident.
The act of mixing components in situ
The person involved, previously connected to a well-known public figure through a contentious separation, entered an apartment on a street corner and concealed his face with protective gear. Inside a landing, he combined materials brought from outside the residence, and when a gathering occurred, a small explosion followed. He then moved to the building’s elevator and proceeded to a second floor, where the device was intended to be used in front of a door tied to the disputed residence.
Questions about illicit activity
Neighbors spoken to by regional outlets report prior disturbances on the same floor that included gas-like threats and insinuations about criminal pursuits. There are mentions of men coming and going from that floor and whispers about two women involved in illegal work. Authorities have not confirmed these claims as facts and continue to review all evidence to determine the full scope of the situation.
The blast, which did not cause injuries, still provoked a wave of concern among residents and prompted a rapid response from the Mossos d’Esquadra. Investigators prioritized reviewing security footage, questioning tenants who shared the space with the target address, and inspecting the area around the building for any additional indicators of risk. While initial inquiries focused on possible connections to the prior legal matters involving the ex-spouse of a public figure, the investigation broadened to understand who else might have been involved and what the ultimate aim could have been.
As the morning hours progressed, officers executed a search at a residence in Ciutat Vella that had previously shared a lock with another neighborhood property. The operation yielded several important items: the materials needed to assemble the homemade device, and two pistols, one designed to fire pellets and another configured to detonate without a traditional bullet. The seizure provided crucial physical evidence that will help determine the sequence of events and the person behind the attempt. Authorities emphasized the seriousness of the incident, noting that even without injuries, the act starkly highlights the risks faced by residents and the ongoing need for heightened safety measures in the area.