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Spanish police arrest suspected founder of 'Blocus' group linked to looting

Straits Times30 October 2026, 14:41 UTCSpain

MADRID, Oct 30 - Spanish police said on Friday they had arrested the suspected founder and main promoter of the local \"Blocus\" chapter, a group accused of using social media and online channels to exploit student protests and demonstrations as a cover for looting and violence.

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