Meanwhile, a man has barricaded himself inside his Las Gabias home in Granada, refusing to surrender to the Civil Guard who sought to arrest him following a report about ongoing damage to the building, prompting neighbors to be evacuated as a precaution.
According to Civil Guard sources cited by the press, the man is actively resisting arrest. Several patrols are on the scene attempting to persuade him to come out, though officials do not believe he is armed. It is known that a gas canister exists at his residence, which has led authorities to order evacuations for safety reasons.
The intervention began around midday after neighbors filed a complaint about repeated damage to the community. The man refused to surrender, retreating inside his home as officers closed in on the property.
The president of the community, speaking to the news agency, stated that the individual fortified himself after allegedly threatening to ignite four gas canisters inside the building.
He reportedly claimed, in a manner that is consistent with prior statements, that he cannot be detained by the Civil Guard due to a belief he holds about immunity tied to previous work with various intelligence groups. This claim has been treated with skepticism by officials on the scene.
Residents described a tense atmosphere as the situation remained highly unsettled. The man reportedly warned that he might blow up the block, and neighbors were urged to stay out of the affected area while a standoff continued along the street where the incident was unfolding.
The narrative surrounding the incident includes notes of heightened aggression, with the man allegedly advancing violent behavior earlier in the week, including an attempt to assault a neighbor with a hammer. The complexity of the case has drawn attention from local authorities and emergency responders alike.
Law enforcement officials dispatched to the area included specialists in explosives and a fire brigade unit, ensuring readiness to manage any potential escalation. The response reflected standard procedures for barricade situations involving potential explosive devices and vulnerable residents in adjacent buildings.
The community and nearby residents remain in a state of heightened vigilance as authorities work to de-escalate the situation and secure the area. No further details have been released about the man’s identity or the specific legal charges related to the incident, while investigators continue to assess any threats and determine appropriate next steps.