Mossos d'Esquadra

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The Mossos d'Esquadra (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈmosuz ðəsˈkwaðɾə]; lit. 'Squad Lads', legally known as the Police of the Generalitat–Mossos d'Esquadra; Catalan: Policia de la Generalitat–Mossos d'Esquadra; and informally simply as Mossos) is the autonomous police force of Catalonia. It is currently the main law enforcement agency and security force in Catalonia, with about 19,000 officers. Since 2008, the Mossos have largely replaced the duties of the National Police Corps and Civil Guard. The force operates under the authority of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Public Safety of the Government of Catalonia.

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