
Josep Lluís Trapero
Josep Lluís Trapero is a senior police officer and the former head of the Mossos d'Esquadra, the police force of Catalonia. He gained prominence during the Catalan independence crisis and has been involved in various high-profile legal and political controversies, including his management of police operations during the 2017 referendum. Trapero has been recognized for his leadership but also faced scrutiny and legal challenges related to his actions during the independence push.
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He is mentioned as the major who was allegedly dismissed from his position leading the Mossos d'Esquadra.
25 anys de l’atemptat de les Torres BessonesDiari d’Andorra – major newspaper in the Principality·
Andorra· 2026-09-11
Josep Lluís Trapero is the current director of the police and has a history of conflict with Eduard Sallent.
Las heridas abiertas en los Mossos que dejó la huida de Puigdemont | Noticias de CataluñaEl País·
Spain· 2025-08-08







