The incident unfolded in Barcelona as Mossos d’Esquadra faced a kidnapping attempt that night. Two individuals were held against their will inside a residence on a street in the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district. The Special Intervention Group, known as GEI, had to force entry into the flat to secure the victims. Three individuals were taken into custody during the operation.
From outside the building, witnesses could hear muffled blasts described as the sounds of the bombs used during the intervention. Police sources confirmed that the noises came from the entry action by the emergency teams. The episode concluded without anyone being seriously harmed.
The delivery of the operation stretched beyond an hour and briefly necessitated the temporary closure of the street, disrupting routine activity in the area. Investigators noted that there may be connections to members of an Asian community, a detail discussed by police sources with this publication.
At approximately five in the afternoon, Mossos d’Esquadra received a call via 112 reporting that a person was being detained at an address on Calle Amigó. Uniformed teams proceeded to the scene to begin initial checks and secure the area.
As the report gained credibility, additional patrols were deployed to protect residents and maintain public order while investigators gathered evidence. Several witnesses emerged, corroborating the seriousness of the report and guiding on-site inquiries.
With the evolving situation, officers from the GEI and the Abduction and Extortion Unit joined the scene for negotiations. A device was set up as part of a coordinated response to resolve the incident without escalation. Negotiations with those inside the residence continued into the evening and remained unresolved for a time.
After nightfall, the operation proceeded to a decisive phase. The home was entered in a coordinated maneuver, resulting in the release of two people who had been held illegally. Three individuals were arrested in connection with the case. The Criminal Investigation Unit assumed lead responsibility for ongoing inquiries and future proceedings.