The recent escape of former Catalan President Carles Puigdemont from Barcelona has ignited a political storm.

Despite a massive police presence, including 602 officers, drones, and a helicopter, Puigdemont managed to evade arrest during a public event.

The Mossos d'Esquadra, Catalonia's police force, have faced criticism for their failure to detain him, with accusations of complicity among some officers.

The incident has led to calls for a review of police operations and funding, with the National Police urging a freeze on resources allocated to the Mossos.

The Generalitat's Interior Minister, Joan Ignasi Elena, condemned Puigdemont's actions as "improper" and accused him of attempting to disrupt the political process.

Investigations are underway to determine the extent of internal collaboration in Puigdemont's escape.