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The rapper of MALAGA faces charges for public disorder after 40 youths in masks, armed with bats and machetes, descended upon the historic centre. Film a music video
The group gathered in Plaza de la Crucifixión at around 8.30pm on December 12 after a call-out on social media.
Later, videos were shared on the internet showing flares being lit off, fireworks exploding, and young men waving machetes around the historic center.
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In one clip, an older man in glasses and a hood fires a pistol into the air, while flares are burning around him.
The song includes the line “Don’t think of coming to robus, don’t be upset if we cut your thumb off.”
Residents called the police after hearing loud music and fireworks, as well as a large group of masked people filming on the street.
When the officers arrived, they found that the group had stopped causing any trouble.
Police were able to identify the rapper and told everyone else to leave. Officials from the city say that they have complied with this order without incident.
Officers seized the weapon used in the video after a subsequent investigation. The police confirmed that it was a replica, but it felt and looked like a real gun.
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The organizer was reported to the police for creating public disorder, and for illegally using fireworks on a public place.
Following the investigation, officers filed a report with the Government Sub-delegation in Málaga to begin proceedings over public disorder.
The Policia Local weapons division is now holding the confiscated imitation gun.
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