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Last-minute failure: Escape with forged passport at Palma airport raises questions

Why a travel ban does not always stop someone at Palma airport

A travel ban only works if police and airport controls receive the information in time. Palma airport showed how gaps can still allow a departure attempt.

Published: May 30, 2026
Last-minute failure: Escape with forged passport at Palma airport raises questions

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How can someone try to leave Mallorca if a judge has already banned them from travelling?

A travel ban only works if the restriction is correctly recorded and checked at the right points. In Mallorca, that means the information has to reach police, airport staff and border controls quickly enough to stop an attempted departure. If the system is delayed or incomplete, a person may still reach the terminal before being stopped.

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