They arrest in Tarragona a 48-year-old man known as the "Master of Escapes" for escaping four times
A 48-year-old man known as the "Master of Escapes" has been arrested in Tarragona after fleeing from prisons in Italy and other countries four times. His capture, the result of a police investigation, puts an end to a flight that lasted since December 2025.
The National Police, with the collaboration of the Mossos, prepared a specific operation after locating him in a neighborhood of Tarragona. He is currently held provisionally in Mas d'Enric while his extradition is decided.
The profile and escapes of the "Master of Escapes"
Who is the "Master of Escapes" and why is he so dangerous?
The detainee is a 48-year-old man with a criminal record that includes offenses against public order and previous charges for possession of weapons and explosives in Girona. His ability to escape from penitentiary centers makes him especially dangerous and difficult to control.
How and where has he escaped previously?
His most notable escapes are four: in 2005 by sawing bars in Italy, in 2009 in Terni, in 2013 in Parma, and another escape from a Belgian prison where he used a human pyramid to overcome walls. The last escape lasted from December 2025 until this summer in Tarragona.
The arrest and police operation in Tarragona
How did the arrest take place and what difficulties were there?
Officers neutralized the fugitive despite the resistance he put up, including an attempt to prevent the arrest by his companions. One of them assaulted two officers, who were injured, and is still pending arrest.
What evidence and objects were seized during the operation?
During the search, false documentation, two 500-euro bills suspected of being counterfeit, and a Sig Sauer pistol that one of the companions had thrown away were found. The intervention was key to securing the arrest.
The consequences and future of the case
What happens now with the "Master of Escapes" in Tarragona?
The judge has ordered provisional incommunicado detention without bail at Mas d'Enric. The extradition process to Italy is now awaited, where he must answer for his crimes and multiple escapes.
How does this arrest affect the neighbors and local security?
The capture of this man, considered very dangerous, reduces a direct threat to public security in Tarragona, especially in the neighborhood where he lived. The police collaboration has demonstrated efficacy in managing complex cases.
| Year | Place of escape | Method |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Italy | Sawing bars and rappelling with sheets |
| 2009 | Terni (Italy) | Escape without public detail |
| 2013 | Parma (Italy) | Human pyramid to scale walls |
| December 2025 | Maximum security prison (Italy) | Unknown escape until arrest in Tarragona |
Source of the article: Editorial / Catalan News Agency
