Thursday, September 11, 2014

Bankrupt Spain to spend €1bn on riot gear


Spain has become the protest capital of Europe. Just the first half of 2013 saw something like 36,000 protests in Spain, with Barcelona accounting for 2,500 of them, according to the Local.

Given the love of the populace to take to the streets, the government is not taking any chances, with protests expected to peak in the autumn.

The Interior Ministry says they will be purchasing equipment ranging from riot batons to stab proof vests, while they also want to buy water cannon to help deal with protestors. Law enforcements said the water cannon are necessary, “given the current social dynamic.” .... http://www.hangthebankers.com