National Police agents in Palma identified six Real Mallorca supporters who faced accusations of hate crimes after banners displayed during a recent match allegedly conveyed anti-racist messages. The incident involved banners that criticized a prominent league player and targeted a sports administrator, intensifying scrutiny on spectators at the event.
The events unfolded around the first league game played on May 25, when Real Mallorca hosted Valencia CF near the Son Moix stadium in Palma. In front of a venue used by local supporters, two banners were unfurled on a public road, drawing immediate attention from law enforcement officers patrolling the area.
Drone units within the National Police, including specialists from the Provincial Citizen Security Brigade, reported observing the banners as part of a coordinated security operation led by the Prevention and Response Unit. The surveillance effort ensured that any potential threats or violations were documented accurately for further analysis.
Officials confirmed that the banners carried clearly racist language directed at a leading league player, along with another message denigrating a sports official. Additionally, banners associated with various political parties were observed and subsequently burned on-site, prompting a formal record of the incident by investigators.
Law enforcement personnel collected all relevant data, secured evidence, and initiated inquiries to determine the identity of those responsible. The investigation proceeded under the framework of hate crime procedures to verify the facts and establish accountability for the actions observed during the event.
During the following day and the morning after, officers identified six individuals who were informed of their rights as potential perpetrators of hate crime charges. The inquiry remains active, with authorities continuing to seek other possible participants and to compile a comprehensive timeline of events surrounding the incident.