“According to the latest data, 46 detentions were made yesterday (October 16. - RT ), which increased the number of detainees from the beginning of the protests to 97,” the minister said.
Grande Marlasca noted that "the perpetrators of criminal acts will continue to be detained because there is no and will not be impunity."
According to the minister, on Wednesday, October 16, 190 cases of burning garbage containers were recorded, a day earlier - 250.
It is noted that only on Tuesday, October 15, in the capital of Catalonia, protesters caused damage in the amount of € 627,000.
“We see the consequences of the lack of peaceful demonstration and, in particular, the damage done to Catalan society and the reputation of Catalonia. It is very easy to lose, but it needs to be restored, ”the minister emphasized.
Earlier, 33 detainees and about 100 injured during mass protests in Catalonia were reported.
Riots began after the sentencing of Catalan politicians in the case of an autonomy referendum on independence in 2017.