CATALUNYA regional police have been inspecting public buildings in the region to check they are not displaying yellow loops, the pro-independence sign, and ordering them to be taken down when they are found.
The Mossos d'Esquadra recall that in the run-up to any local, regional or national election, any symbols or messages biased towards one party or another cannot be shown in government-owned places, since these are supposed to be neutral and failure to be impartial is considered unfair electioneering.
Yellow loops have appeared all over Catalunya and are worn by separatist politicians and residents as a show of support for the high-ranking public figureheads currently in prison or under arrest warrants for their role in the 'banned' secession referendum on October 1, and for the regional government which was sacked en masse by the State.
Barcelona city council has been ordered to make sure its fountains and buildings are not lit up in yellow, as they have been recently, during the 'neutral' pre-election period.
The Mossos have already entered several buildings, including the Department of Justice in the regional government complex, and ordered them to remove pro-secession symbols.
Those which do not are likely to be fined.
Spain's government has called a regional election in Catalunya for December 21, having taken control of the north-eastern territory and removed its leaders.
