Spain’s Gijón court suspends Núcleo Nacional’s activities
The judge also ordered the far-right group’s premises closed and its social-media content and the bank accounts of people under investigation blocked during an investigation.
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A judge in Gijón, Spain, ordered Núcleo Nacional to suspend its activities on 12 November 2026, while an investigation into the far-right group continues. The order closes its premises and blocks its social-media content and the bank accounts of people under investigation.
The order followed a November 6 operation in which Spanish National Police said they arrested 14 people and searched the group’s headquarters and other premises. Police said they seized more than 20 firearms, large quantities of ammunition and other illegal weapons.
What the judge is investigating
The judge is investigating possible incitement to hatred, unlawful association and unlawful weapons possession. Those classifications are provisional and could change as the investigation proceeds. The suspension is a precaution during that inquiry.
Judicial information cited by Europa Press said the weapons allegation rests on prohibited items, including brass knuckles and Tasers, rather than the seized firearms. Almost all those investigated had licenses, and the firearms reportedly had the required documentation.
The judge considers that the group could be a paramilitary organization with a clear hierarchy whose members plan and coordinate actions, many of them violent, elDiario.es said after examining case documents. The investigation began with juvenile prosecutors’ proceedings early in 2026, following disturbances near a school in Gijón.
Closures and response
The premises ordered closed are in Madrid, Burgos and Valladolid, and the bank-account block covers people under investigation. Principal members who appeared before the Gijón court had already been ordered to surrender their passports, remain in Spain and appear in court every Friday.
Núcleo Nacional describes itself as a political movement seeking a “national awakening.” An unnamed representative said in a video posted on X that the movement was suffering “persecution and political repression.” The accompanying post said, “They won’t beat us.” The restrictions remain in place while the investigation continues.
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- europapress.esLa juez de Gijón ordena suspender la actividad de Núcleo Nacional, clausurar sus locales y bloquear sus cuentas
- eldiario.esLa jueza ordena el cese total de actividad de Núcleo Nacional y el cierre de sus sedes
- rtve.esLa Policía detiene a 14 personas y registra la sede de Núcleo Nacional
- Al JazeeraSpanish court suspends far-right group over alleged hate crimes