Latest News About TPS officers in Barcelona amid grave accusations in Ciutat Vella taxi

Three TPS officers were charged in Spain related to an incident in Ciutat Vella in May 2026 during May 2026. Local Catalan authorities reported an assault, with two officers detained at the scene, a third later apprehended in Palma de Mallorca aided by police. Toronto Police Service stated the officers were on vacation, and not acting in an official capacity, and said details are not available while the case is in the judicial system. Initial media reports surfaced prompting TPS to acknowledge the arrests on May 18, 2026. Sources cite The Guardian reporting as well as CityNews.