Two Guardia Civil officers shot in Spain after dramatic pursuit of suspected motorway thieves

Two Guardia Civil officers were shot during a police operation targeting suspected motorway thieves in Catalonia. The incident occurred in the Can Parellada area of Terrassa, Barcelona, at around 10pm on October 1. One officer was seriously injured by four gunshot wounds and underwent surgery, while the second officer also sustained injuries.

Three suspects were subsequently arrested in connection with the shooting. The officers were reportedly working in plain clothes and an unmarked vehicle during the operation. The suspects, known as "teloneros," are known for targeting vehicles and trucks on motorways to steal goods. The Mossos d’Esquadra launched an investigation immediately after the shooting, with three individuals arrested and one suspected of firing the shots.