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Catalan Police Probe into Puigdemont’s Escape Faces Scrutiny Over Limited Scope

Internal Affairs agents confirm investigation was restricted to August 7–8, raising questions about potential evidence suppression and accountability.

Imagen del aparcamiento con el coche de la fuga de Puigdemont identificado
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Puigdemont, junto a su abogado, durante su reaparición en Barcelona, el pasado 8 de agosto.

Overview

  • Five Internal Affairs agents testified that their investigation into three mossos accused of aiding Carles Puigdemont’s escape was deliberately limited to August 7–8, 2024.
  • The agents were unable to identify who instructed them to narrow the scope of their inquiry, fueling concerns about a lack of accountability within the chain of command.
  • Key surveillance footage and broader lines of inquiry were excluded from the investigation, including recordings from municipal cameras and drones near Puigdemont’s reappearance site.
  • Popular accusations led by Hazte Oír and Vox have formally requested the court to summon high-ranking officials, including Pere Aragonès and Eduard Sallent, as witnesses to address gaps in the probe.
  • Judge María Antonia Coscollola warned participants against disclosing hearing details, with penalties ranging from €500 to €10,000 for violations.