Former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont made a surprising appearance in Barcelona on Thursday, marking his return to Catalonia after seven years.

He spoke at the Arc de Triomf before the investiture session of Salvador Illa, advocating for Catalan self-determination and criticizing the far-right.

However, after his brief speech, Puigdemont vanished, leaving media and security forces puzzled about his whereabouts.

The Mossos d'Esquadra launched "Operation Cage" to track him down, causing traffic delays across the city.

Social media erupted with memes and jokes about his sudden disappearance, with some likening it to a scene from a heist series.

As of now, there are no confirmed sightings or updates on Puigdemont's location, leaving many to wonder where he has gone.