Daring Escape: Two Men Arrested for Armed Kidnapping Attempt in Lisbon
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Daring Escape: Two Men Arrested for Armed Kidnapping Attempt in Lisbon

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Summary:

  • Two suspects arrested for armed kidnapping in Lisbon.

  • Victim escaped and reported the incident to the PSP.

  • Assailants attempted to force the victim into their vehicle with a firearm.

  • Suspects aimed to make the victim perform computer work against his will.

  • The vehicle and firearm were seized by police.

Dramatic Kidnapping Attempt in Lisbon

Two men, aged 21 and 30, were arrested by Lisbon’s PSP for attempted kidnapping involving the threat of a firearm. This incident unfolded on Monday evening around 7:30 PM on Rua Pimenta in Lisbon.

The victim managed to escape from the attempted abduction and promptly reported the incident to the police. He described how the assailants approached him in a vehicle, brandishing a firearm and attempting to force him inside. The kidnappers aimed to coerce the victim into performing computer work against his will.

Upon the arrest, the PSP seized the vehicle used in the crime, as well as the firearm involved. The two suspects are set to appear in court soon.

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Stay tuned for updates on this developing story as authorities continue their investigation.

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