PSP reports 590 arrests and 4,000 traffic violations in one week

The Portuguese Public Security Police (PSP) reported nearly 4,000 road infractions and 590 arrests during a single week of operations. Of the total arrests, 277 were related to road crimes, including 119 cases of driving under the influence of alcohol and 119 cases involving driving without a valid license.

In addition to traffic enforcement, police operations resulted in 60 arrests for drug trafficking, 34 for theft and robbery, 15 for illegal immigration, and 6 for domestic violence. Authorities also seized 13 firearms, 29 bladed weapons, and 176 rounds of ammunition.

Road safety statistics for the period showed 1,070 accidents, resulting in 410 minor injuries and 24 serious injuries, though no fatalities were recorded. In a specific incident in Cascais, a 31-year-old woman was detained after a breathalyzer test revealed an alcohol level of 2.043 g/l, more than four times the legal limit.