Polícia Judiciária

Criminal investigations in Portugal

3 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Lisbon police officers face trial for torture and sexual assault

The criminal investigations in Portugal involving police misconduct and retaliatory violence have reached new legal stages. In Lisbon, the trial of two officers from the PSP Rato station commenced on September 11, 2026.

Portugal beach concession tax inspections

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Portugal courts to trial major tax fraud and immigration schemes

The Portuguese Ministry of Finance launched the ‘Mar à Vista’ operation, a joint tax inspection and awareness campaign conducted alongside the Maritime Police. Running from late July through September, the initiative tar

Sesimbra maritime smuggling investigation

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Portugal maritime authorities target drug trafficking via high-speed boats

Following the seizure of a rubber boat at Praia da Foz in Sesimbra, Portuguese authorities ruled out initial reports that the vessel was used for a migrant landing. While early reports suggested a group of 20 to 30 peopl

Portuguese political controversy over Operação Pacoba

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Chega party demands hearing for PJ Director over chemical destruction costs

The Portuguese Ministry of Justice confirmed a budget of approximately 144,456 euros for the Polícia Judiciária (PJ) to destroy 62 drums of Ethyl Acetate and Hexane seized during ‘Operação Pacoba’. The Ministry noted tha

Portugal wildfire management and recent emergency incidents

8 clusters · 52 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Portugal faces high wildfire risk as Vila Real fire injures one

The Portuguese government has officially recognized the rural fires in Vouzela and Valpaços as a natural catastrophe, allocating ten million euros in non-reimbursable subsidies to help farmers restore chestnut, olive, an

Criminal activity and law enforcement in Brazil and Portugal

3 clusters · 67 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Brazil authorities seize dozens of wild birds in separate illegal trade operations

Law enforcement agencies in Brazil and Portugal continue to report various criminal incidents involving violence, theft, and arson. In Brazil, recent reports include a confrontation in Maceió’s Jatiúca neighborhood betwe

Wildfires in Mato Grosso, Brazil

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Portugal and Brazil report multiple forest fire incidents and arson arrests

Wildfires have been reported across the state of Mato Grosso, prompting significant firefighting operations by the Mato Grosso Military Fire Department (CBMMT). In early September, crews utilized ground teams and three

Gun violence in Amora, Seixal

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Amora shooting: Man wounded by illegal firearm after nightclub event

In late August 2026, a shooting incident occurred near a nightclub in Amora, Seixal, resulting in injuries to two men. One victim sustained a wound to the arm and the other to the leg; both were treated at Garcia de Orta

Chega motion of censure fails in Portuguese Parliament

5 clusters · 37 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Luís Neves faces parliamentary hearing over PJ controversies

The Portuguese Parliament has rejected a motion of censure presented by the Chega party against the government led by Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. The motion, which centered on the political responsibility of the admi

Illegal firearm manufacturing in Rio Grande do Sul

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Federal Police launch Operation Polaridade against firearm registration fraud

In Rio Grande do Sul, the Civil Police launched ‘Operação 3D’ to dismantle a criminal network specializing in the illegal manufacture and sale of 3D-printed firearms. Coordinated by the Ministry of Justice and Public Sec

Arson and wildfire investigations in Iberia

3 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Spain authorities investigate multiple fires and criminal arrests

Authorities in Portugal and Spain are conducting various investigations into wildfires and incidents of arson. In Portugal, significant blazes have occurred in locations such as Peso da Régua, Santa Marta de Penaguião,

Criminal sentencing in Santa Catarina

2 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Brazil and Portugal report series of major criminal convictions and arrests

In the Greater Florianópolis region of Santa Catarina, a man has been sentenced to 15 years and nine months in prison, in addition to two months of detention, for the sexual abuse of his 7-year-old daughter. The invest

Criminal activity and law enforcement in Brazil and Portugal

3 clusters · 221 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Brazil launches nationwide operation against child sexual abuse

Law enforcement agencies in Brazil and Portugal continue to report various criminal incidents, ranging from violent assaults to organized crime operations. In Brazil, recent police activity includes the arrest of a Goiás

SMS and digital fraud alerts in Iberia

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: PSP issues alert over fraudulent fake debt scam in Portugal

Authorities in Portugal and Spain have issued warnings regarding various SMS-based fraudulent schemes. In early August, Portuguese officials cautioned against fraudulent links, advising citizens to change passwords and d

Portugal welfare reforms and immigration/identity laws

35 clusters · 136 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Portugal President promulgates new migration and asylum law

Since mid-2026, Portugal’s coalition has pursued an ambitious reform agenda linking welfare restructuring, education incentives, and cultural-policy changes. In July, the Assembly passed a law banning face-covering garme

Luxury watch thefts targeting tourists in Southern Europe

3 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Rolex gang robberies under investigation in Portugal

A series of high-value luxury watch thefts has been reported targeting tourists in Southern Europe. In Lisbon, a couple was physically assaulted and pepper-sprayed by three individuals in a vehicle with Spanish license p

Controversies surrounding Portugal’s Judicial Police

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Carlos Cabreiro faces complaint over alleged false testimony in Football Leaks case

The leadership and integrity of Portugal’s Judicial Police (PJ) have faced scrutiny through political disputes and legal complaints. Former PJ director Almeida Rodrigues recently defended his tenure against criticisms f

Drug seizures and criminal network dismantlement in Brazil

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: PCC associates arrested in São Paulo police operations

Law enforcement agencies in Brazil have conducted several significant drug seizures and operations targeting criminal organizations. In early August, the Polícia Rodoviária Federal (PRF) seized over one metric ton of dr

Violence and safety concerns in Greater Lisbon

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Police investigate shooting incidents in Amadora and Lisbon

A series of violent incidents across the Greater Lisbon area has led to increased public safety concerns. On August 22, multiple stabbings and shootings occurred in various locations, including Sacavém, Loures, and Amado

Public safety and healthcare incidents in Brazil

2 clusters · 55 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Healthcare disputes and medical clarifications reported in Brazil

Reports from Brazil indicate various legal, criminal, and healthcare-related incidents across multiple regions. Law enforcement and judicial actions have focused on child protection and public safety. This includes the

Iberian Peninsula online fraud crackdowns

2 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Portugal authorities dismantle multiple fraud and theft networks

Law enforcement agencies in Spain and Portugal have conducted operations to dismantle various criminal networks specializing in online fraud and cybercrime. In Spain, authorities disrupted several schemes. In San Fernan

Chega party opposition to Portuguese government

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Portugal political parties reject UN appeal on gender identity laws

Chega leader André Ventura has accused the Portuguese government of collecting an illegal tax through the road safety contribution. Ventura claims that despite European justice rulings, the PSD/CDS-PP executive continues

Disappearance of Brazilian woman in Barcelona

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Brazilian fugitives detained in Portugal after nine years

Mônica Maria da Silva, a 36-year-old Brazilian hairdresser, has been missing in Barcelona, Spain, for over 40 days. Her family reported that her last contact occurred on July 4. During searches near her residence, famil

Brazil road transport accidents and cargo loss

2 clusters · 77 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Various criminal arrests reported in Brazil, Portugal, and Mozambique

In 2024, road accidents became the primary driver of cargo loss in Brazilian road transport, accounting for 62% of such losses. Data from Pamcary indicates that accidents occurred 4.5 times more frequently than cargo the

Balkan cartel drug trafficking investigation

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Former Serbian footballer arrested in Portugal with 1.5 tons of cocaine

Uroš Milošević, a 31-year-old former Serbian footballer, was arrested in Portugal after authorities intercepted a van on the A6 highway near Estremoz containing over 1.5 tons of cocaine and two loaded military weapons. T

Portuguese police operational and labor concerns

2 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Portugal police conduct various operations resulting in multiple arrests

The Association of Police Professionals (ASPP), representing Portugal’s Public Security Police (PSP), has requested an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, citing rising crime, personnel shortages, and off

Portugal security upgrades persist as Neves faces dismissal

17 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Luís Neves faces calls for dismissal by Chega party

Since mid‑June 2026, Portugal’s interior ministry has expanded municipal security while Interior Minister Luís Neves faces intense scrutiny over his former tenure as director of the Polícia Judiciária (PJ). Justice Minis

Maritime incidents and rescues in São Paulo

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Multiple bodies recovered following disappearances in Brazil and Portugal

Between August 14 and 16, the Maritime Firefighters Group (GBMar) reported several maritime incidents along the São Paulo coast, including 13 drownings and 16 rescues. The highest concentration of these events occurred i

Algés teenager homicide investigation

2 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: BYD sells 3,200 plug-in hybrid vehicles in Portugal

In Algés, Portugal, a 15-year-old boy was detained in a closed educational center for three months after confessing to killing his 33-year-old mother, Gabriela Barbosa, with a ‘mata-leão’ (chokehold) following an argumen

Cocaine trafficking route shifts to Europe

2 clusters · 26 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Portugal and Spain dismantle international cocaine trafficking network

A DEA report indicates that United States military raids against suspected drug trafficking vessels, known as Southern Spear, have failed to reduce cocaine supply or impact market prices. Instead, traffickers are diversi