Catalan Independence Protesters Block Highways in Spain

Hundreds of protesters, reportedly</a> part of the Catalan independence group Defense Committees of the Republic, blocked a major highway outside the Spanish town of Figueres on March 27.Protesters used tire blockades and sat on the road, causing major traffic delays</a> in both directions. The protests are part of continuing demonstrations</a> against the arrest of former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont on Sunday.Catalan police were captured on video physically removing protesters from the area. Credit: Vogelfrei via Storyful