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Police use ID searches against the Communication and Press Center, Seville.

Social Forum of Seville (trans. by Sasha) | 20.06.2002 15:07

Massive arbitrary ID searches used to block access to information points and to the Communication and Press Center of Social Forum Seville.

The police engaged in massive arbitrary ID searches against people in Seville, including people seeking information who approached points established by the Social Forum of Seville in train and bus stations.

In the same way, they have tried to enter the Communication and Press Center to take ID and registration, impeding access.

Legal action has been initiated against the police to preserve civil rights, and repudiate the mere intimidation tactics of the police, which are meant to create a climate of tension and depression among all of us who work in the alternative summit in Seville and anyone who comes near us or is interested in our activities. Saludos from the Social Forum of Seville.

Social Forum of Seville (trans. by Sasha)

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20.06.2002 20:19

Also in the whole area around the Communications centre, anarchist convergence centre and a social centre large numbers of police, both uniformed and undercover, have been taking people's details (carrying passports or Identity Cards at all times is compulsory in Spain) and searching through bags, pockets and wallets.

To minimise the chance of being stopped and searched, try to look smart and don't travel in large groups: try to walk around in pairs.

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