Barcelona’s Court of Instruction number 21 has ordered an investigation into messages sent by three Mossos d’Esquadra officers. The messages allegedly facilitated Carles Puigdemont’s escape from Catalonia in October 2017.
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The Judicial Investigation
Judge Joaquín Aguirre has requested all communications records from the three officers involved. According to court documents, the messages were sent during the critical period surrounding the independence referendum.
The investigation focuses on whether officers shared operational information. This information could have helped coordinate Puigdemont’s departure to Belgium. However, the Mossos d’Esquadra maintain their officers acted properly throughout the 2017 events.
Police sources indicate the messages were discovered during routine internal reviews. Additionally, the court has asked for technical analysis of the officers’ mobile devices. This digital evidence investigation follows similar patterns used in other major cases.
Legal Context and Implications
The judicial order comes seven years after the independence bid. It represents one of the final unresolved aspects of the 2017 crisis. Meanwhile, Puigdemont remains a member of the European Parliament.
Legal experts suggest the investigation could have significant consequences. If proven, the messages might indicate coordination within the police force. However, the officers’ legal representatives deny any wrongdoing occurred.
The case connects to broader institutional relationships between Catalan and state authorities. It also revisits the complex legal landscape following the referendum period. The court has given investigators sixty days to complete their initial findings.
The judicial investigation into the Mossos messages continues developing. Court officials expect preliminary results by early 2025. This case adds another layer to the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the 2017 independence movement. The three officers remain on active duty pending the investigation’s outcome.
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