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Catalan police say ‘anti-terrorist’ operation ongoing in Cambrils, south of Barcelona 4 suspects killed in ongoing ‘anti-terrorist’ operation in Cambrils, south of Barcelona
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Catalan authorities have warned people of an ongoing police operation, citing a possible “terrorist attack” in the coastal town of Cambrils some 100 kilometers from Barcelona. Catalan police have engaged and killed several terrorist suspects in the coastal town of Cambrils some 100 kilometers from Barcelona. Earlier, authorities warned the public to stay clear of the area amidst an ongoing police operation.
Police told residents of Cambrils to “stay home and stay safe,” announcing on Twitter that a "police operation" was ongoing in the town. “We have killed the alleged perpetrators,” Catalan police announced on Twitter. “We work on the hypothesis that the events of Cambrils respond to a terrorist attack.”
Earlier police told residents of Cambrils to “stay home and stay safe,” announcing on Twitter that a "police operation" was ongoing in the town.
Authorities did not immediately say if the Cambrils operation is somehow linked to the earlier terrorist attack in Barcelona.Authorities did not immediately say if the Cambrils operation is somehow linked to the earlier terrorist attack in Barcelona.
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Catalan police confirmed to the La Vanguardia newspaper that an operation is underway in the Port of Cambrils at around 1:30am. The news outlet is citing reports of a shooting.Catalan police confirmed to the La Vanguardia newspaper that an operation is underway in the Port of Cambrils at around 1:30am. The news outlet is citing reports of a shooting.
As authorities urged residents to “avoid the streets and lock themselves in the house,” locals in the area told La Vanguardia that people were also taking shelter in nearby hotels.As authorities urged residents to “avoid the streets and lock themselves in the house,” locals in the area told La Vanguardia that people were also taking shelter in nearby hotels.