Massive Police Operation in Portugal: 47 Arrested and 2 Establishments Shut Down Over the Weekend
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Massive Police Operation in Portugal: 47 Arrested and 2 Establishments Shut Down Over the Weekend

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Summary:

  • 47 arrests made during a police operation over the weekend

  • Two establishments closed due to violations

  • 406 doses of drugs seized, including hashish and cocaine

  • 206 traffic violations recorded, highlighting road safety issues

  • Operation involved 422 law enforcement agents from multiple agencies

Overview

During a joint operation conducted by the PSP and GNR over the weekend, two restaurants were closed, and 47 individuals were arrested in various municipalities including Barreiro and Cascais.

Operation Details

In a statement released today, the GNR announced that as part of the campaign "Portugal Sempre Seguro", they conducted checks on road traffic and night entertainment venues across seven municipalities. This operation led to:

  • 47 arrests
    • 17 for driving under the influence of alcohol
    • 9 for driving without a valid license
    • 7 for drug trafficking
    • 1 for possession of a prohibited weapon

Inspections and Violations

Over the two-day period, five establishments were inspected, resulting in:

  • 16 citations for violations
  • Total suspension of operations for two restaurants

Seizures

The operation also resulted in the seizure of:

  • 406 individual doses of drugs:
    • 171 of hashish
    • 128 of cannabis
    • 20 of cocaine
  • 15 vehicles
  • 30 pyrotechnic items
  • 1 firearm
  • 2 knives
  • 1 defense spray

Road Safety Enforcement

In terms of road safety, the GNR noted:

  • 206 citations for traffic violations, including:
    • 30 for lack of mandatory periodic inspection
    • 15 for driving with excess alcohol
    • 13 for lack of mandatory insurance
    • 9 for not wearing a seatbelt
    • 8 for improper use of mobile phones while driving

Personnel Involved

The operation involved 422 agents from both the GNR and PSP, as well as inspectors from the Food and Economic Safety Authority (ASAE), Tax Authority (AT), Authority for Working Conditions (ACT), and Customs.

Objective

The GNR stated that the main goal of these actions was to enhance visibility in areas with high concentrations of people while preventing and combating crime to deter criminal activities in general.

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