The Catalan independence leader managed to slip into Barcelona, give a speech, and flee. A Spanish judge has accused local police of collusion.

A Spanish judge on Friday demanded answers from police and the government after wanted Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont was able to slip into the country and vanish again on Thursday.

Supreme Court Judge Pablo Llarena said he specifically wanted an explanation from Barcelona police, some of whom have been accused of colluding with Puigdemont’s entourage to ensure his escape.

Puigdemont’s lawyer said on Friday that the politician, who has lived in self-imposed exile since 2017, had already fled abroad again as a massive manhunt continued in Spain.