Four injured in Badalona clan shootout

A violent clash between clans in the Sant Roc neighborhood of Badalona, Barcelona, resulted in four individuals sustaining injuries on Saturday. The Mossos d'Esquadra, Catalonia's police force, reported that the altercation led to two people being wounded by gunfire, one by a bladed weapon, and a fourth person suffering a blow to the head. Fortunately, authorities have stated that none of the injured are in critical condition.

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Two people were injured by firearm, another by a bladed weapon and a fourth by a blow to the head.

The Mossos have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the fight, which occurred on Jumilla street. This incident highlights a growing concern for the Catalan police regarding the proliferation of firearms in recent months. They attribute this trend to drug trafficking and organized crime, particularly linked to the cultivation of marijuana.

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The criminals began to acquire pistols to protect the crops, and from there it moved to a certain normalization and socialization of firearms.

According to police figures, criminals began acquiring firearms to protect marijuana crops, which has led to a normalization and increased circulation of guns. Last year alone, the police recorded 162 shootings across Catalonia, with 93 of those involving real firearms. The incident in Badalona underscores the persistent challenges authorities face in combating armed violence and organized crime in the region.

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Last year the police counted 162 shootings in Catalonia, in 93 cases with real firearms.