Foreign National Arrested for Hiding Fugitive in Montalegre: Shocking Details Unveiled

Investigation Underway

The Polícia Judiciária (PJ) is actively searching for a foreign national who allegedly concealed a fugitive from the Vale dos Judeus region in Montalegre. This follows the recent capture of Fernando Ribeiro Ferreira, who was apprehended in Castanheira da Chã after being sheltered by a Venezuelan citizen.

The house where the fugitive lived is located in a cow passage area. Photo: André Rolo

Details of the Capture

Ferreira had been on the run for the past ten days, and his arrest has raised suspicions about the involvement of the Venezuelan individual who provided him shelter. Authorities are now piecing together the circumstances surrounding Ferreira's hiding and the extent of the foreign national's involvement.

Further investigations are expected as the PJ intensifies their efforts to track down the individual aiding Ferreira. This case highlights ongoing issues related to fugitive concealment and international criminal connections within Portugal.