The L'Hospitalet Urban Guard sealed a bar in the Collblanc neighbourhood this weekend following a severe cockroach infestation and repeated licence violations. Agents found the establishment operating as a nightclub despite holding only a bar-cafeteria licence.
Collblanc Bar Violations
The bar also significantly exceeded its permitted capacity. Police observed over 40 people inside, while the maximum allowed capacity is 20. Additionally, officers detected a widespread cockroach plague, prompting the precautionary closure.
The L'Hospitalet Urban Guard, working with the City Council, evacuated the premises. This action came after the establishment had accumulated several complaints from local residents regarding noise and public order, according to L'Hospitalet City Council. The bar cannot resume operations until it fully resolves all detected infractions and meets regulatory standards.
Shooting Incident at Bar Josué
This closure follows another serious incident in L'Hospitalet just days earlier, showing broader public safety challenges in the municipality. Police responded to a shooting at Bar Josué in the La Torrassa neighbourhood, a busy residential area. Witnesses reported hearing up to five gunshots during the incident.
Catalan police found bullet casings on the ground at Rambla Catalana, a prominent local thoroughfare. The owner of Bar Josué explained the altercation began when he tried to register four young men. They attempted to enter with their faces covered by balaclavas, raising immediate suspicion.
The owner denied them entry after noticing suspicious objects at their waists, including what appeared to be firearms. The aggressors then produced actual firearms and fired shots. The investigation suggests the bar was merely the location where attackers found their specific target.
Ongoing Investigations
Rumours among witnesses indicate the target might have links to a stabbing weeks prior, which occurred at the Santa Eulàlia metro station. Another possibility under investigation is a recent chain robbery. These incidents show ongoing efforts by authorities to maintain order.
The Collblanc bar remains closed as authorities await its full compliance with health and safety regulations. Meanwhile, Catalan police continue their investigation into the shooting incident at Bar Josué. These events highlight ongoing public safety and regulatory enforcement efforts in L'Hospitalet, a key part of the Barcelona metropolitan area.
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Originally published by Metrópoli Abierta - Urban Life. Read original article.
