A total of 17 people, including ten minors, have been arrested for the disturbances that occurred this past Monday in Bilbao following a protest against Vito Quiles, and another person has been investigated as a suspect. According to the report released this Tuesday by the Department of Security of the Basque Government, none of these individuals had prior detention records by the Ertzaintza.
The incidents occurred during the afternoon in the Biscayan capital and caused significant damage to urban furniture, vehicles, and various establishments. The police action has resulted in the arrest of 14 men and three women, who are attributed with an alleged crime of public disorder.
Among those arrested, ten are minors. As for the adults, they are between 18 and 25 years old, and among them is one woman. Additionally, proceedings have been opened against a 22-year-old man as a suspect.
Investigation opened by the Ertzaintza
According to the details provided by the Department of Security, none of the individuals involved had been previously arrested by the Ertzaintza. After completing the proceedings in police facilities, the adults who were detained have been released pending a call from the Judicial Authority, while the ten minors will be placed at the disposal of the Juvenile Prosecutor's Office.
The Basque Police is continuing the investigation to identify other possible participants in the disturbances recorded in the streets of Bilbao.