Coruche Municipal Council undergoes police searches

The Polícia Judiciária (PJ) conducted searches at the Coruche Municipal Council facilities on Friday, October 30. During the operation, authorities collected documentation for analysis.

A statement from the municipality indicated that the requested documents pertain to matters from periods prior to the current administration. The council did not specify the exact processes or the nature of the investigation, but confirmed it has provided full cooperation to the inspectors.

The investigation is being led by the National Anti-Corruption Unit (UNCC) of the Polícia Judiciária. A police source confirmed that the action was limited to the collection of documents and provided no further details. This follows previous searches conducted at the municipal offices in November 2025, which also targeted documentation related to past mandates.