Portugal security forces report widespread arrests and traffic violations

Portuguese security forces, including the GNR and PSP, have reported significant operational results across various districts. In a national campaign titled ‘Viaje sem Pressa’, authorities detected nearly 13,000 speeding violations and recorded 2,767 accidents resulting in 13 deaths between October 13 and 19.

Regional reports highlight intensive policing. In Santarém, the GNR made 33 arrests, primarily for driving under the influence and unlicensed driving, while recording 122 accidents. In Portalegre, eight people were detained and 21 accidents were reported during the same period. In Madeira, a PSP operation on the Via Rápida led to 15 arrests, with 13 individuals detained for high blood alcohol levels.

Beyond traffic enforcement, authorities reported various criminal activities. The GNR in Covilhã detained a man for drug trafficking involving six kilograms of cannabis, and in Fundão, two men were caught stealing 574 kilograms of copper cables. Additionally, the GNR reported over 1,650 school-related crimes this year, including approximately 80 cases of bullying and cyberbullying.