> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://barna.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Mossos Vow Not to Repeat 15M Protest Errors - URL: https://barna.news/mossos-vow-not-to-repeat-15m-protest/ - Published: 2026-09-28T14:33:47.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-28T14:33:47.000Z - Description: Barcelona's regional police pledge humane response to housing protests and demand expanded state-level powers. - Author: Barna.News - Tags: politics ## Mossos Pledge Humane Approach to Housing Protests The director general of the Mossos d'Esquadra, Ferran López, has said the police will not repeat the mistakes made during the 2011 15M protest encampment in Plaça de Catalunya if a similar housing demonstration takes place in Barcelona. Speaking on Catalunya Ràdio on Monday 28 September 2026, López expressed concern over the social impact of the housing crisis and affirmed the force's commitment to dialogue with protest organisers, including the Tenants' Union, which called for actions today. López, who was present during the 15M encampment, stated: > I know what happened, I know what was done well and what was done wrong. We will try, if this happens, not to repeat mistakes. Chief commissioner Sílvia Catà echoed this on TV3's "Vèrtex", affirming that the Mossos are committed to protecting citizens' rights to assembly and expression. --- ## Limited Discretion in Evictions, Mediation Role Emphasised López clarified that in eviction cases, the Mossos act as judicial police under court orders, leaving little room for discretion. However, he acknowledged they can halt an eviction if protest actions risk public disorder. He highlighted the role of Mossos officers as mediators, assisting displaced families and engaging with demonstrators. To signal their engagement with the housing crisis, López revealed his first official meetings were with social organisations Hàbitat 3 and the Arrels Foundation, aiming to "explore some small space that allows us to do things in a more humane way for everyone." --- ## Demand for Full [State Police](https://barna.news/lopez-calls-for-mossos-to-gain-state/) Competences López reiterated calls for the Mossos to exercise all powers formally assigned under the 1994 transfer, describing the force as a "state police" for those competences. In interviews published Sunday 27 September, including in El Periódico and reported by Europa Press, he argued that outdated 1986 national security legislation hampers effectiveness. He called for Mossos representation in state-level bodies such as the Bank of Spain and the Ministry of Justice’s asset investigation agencies, stating: > We want to have in Catalonia the competences that a state police has. Specifically, he cited the need for authority in the "airside area" of Barcelona-El Prat Airport, which falls under the jurisdiction of El Prat de Llobregat and where only National Police currently conduct passport checks. --- ## Gang-Related Detentions, Not Kidnappings, Raise Concerns Regarding four recent incidents in September, including one in Calella on Monday, López clarified these are classified as illegal detentions, not kidnappings. He stressed these are internal gang conflicts over drugs and money, with no current threat to the public. However, he warned of potential harm to bystanders during such operations. López also cited concerns over rising youth gang violence and firearm access, comparing the situation to a contained outbreak: > The problem would worsen if the violence spread. With organised crime, we worry the same. He confirmed no changes to the Mossos leadership structure, maintaining continuity with former director Josep Lluís Trapero’s approach. --- *Reported by 3cat.cat, Guillem RS, elperiodico.cat, elmundo.es, infobae.com, 3CatInfo Barcelona.* --- ### Related on Barna.News - [Diada Nacional de Catalunya 2026: what happens and where](https://barna.news/whats-on-diada/) - [Tenants' Union to protest Sánchez visit in Barcelona](https://barna.news/tenants-union-to-protest-sanchez-visit/) - [Thousands protest El Prat expansion in Barcelona](https://barna.news/thousands-protest-el-prat-expansion-in/) - [Mossos intelligence chief defends teachers' assembly role](https://barna.news/mossos-intelligence-chief-defends-teachers-assembly-role/)