15 Sep 2018 | 08:35 PM UTC
Spain: Police officers to stage demonstration in Barcelona on September 17
Police officers to stage demonstration in Barcelona on September 17; transportation disruptions are possible
Event
Unions representing police officers in Catalonia have called for a demonstration to take place in Barcelona on Monday, September 17, to protest insufficient funds and personnel. According to local sources, demonstrators are expected to gather at 08:00 (local time) in front of the region's Department of the Interior. A heightened security presence and associated transportation disruptions are possible in the vicinity of the demonstration.
Advice
Individuals in Barcelona are advised to avoid all demonstrations as a precaution and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.