José Manuel Maza, 66, gave a blunt message to the President of the
north east region and said he would call on the Catalan police - Mossos
d’Esquadra - to detain Mr Puigdemont, who has been the focal figures in
the region’s push to break away from the rest of Spain.
Mr Maza, speaking at an event on cybersecurity in Madrid, said: “I am surprised that this is surprising. This is normal and natural in a state of law and, therefore, it is logical to pursue.
The rebellion crime is punishable by 30 years in prison if it is a crime of considerable gravity, of course."
He added that if the Catalan police did not comply with the order, Spain would take over control of the force.
Read more: Catalonia independence - Carles Puigdemont faces PRISON if he declares independence | World | News | Express.co.uk
Mr Maza, speaking at an event on cybersecurity in Madrid, said: “I am surprised that this is surprising. This is normal and natural in a state of law and, therefore, it is logical to pursue.
The rebellion crime is punishable by 30 years in prison if it is a crime of considerable gravity, of course."
He added that if the Catalan police did not comply with the order, Spain would take over control of the force.
Read more: Catalonia independence - Carles Puigdemont faces PRISON if he declares independence | World | News | Express.co.uk
