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Spanish police raid Catalonia ministries, arrests top aides

Thursday, 21 September 2017 1:33 AM [ Last Update: Thursday, 21 September 2017 1:34 AM ]

Far-right demonstrators shout slogans in favor of Spain's unity at people gathered for a separate demonstration in favor of Catalan independence referendum, in the Puerta del Sol in Madrid, Spain, September 20, 2017. © Reuters

Kusai Kedri
Press TV, Barcelona

Spanish police have raided Catalan regional government offices and arrested 14 pro-independence officials as the region prepares for a vote to split from Spain. The arrests followed Madrid's ban and a court ruling deeming the cessation vote illegal.

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