# Fuel seizures in Ria Formosa

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fuel-seizures-in-ria-formosa
> Updated: 2026-10-02T03:53:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

In the Ria Formosa area of the Olhão municipality, Maritime Police seized 2,600 liters of fuel stored in 133 jerrycans and various food supplies from a grounded, motorless vessel. 

The Regional Criminal Investigation Unit of the South is investigating the origin of the fuel and its possible connection to narcotics trafficking. This seizure follows several recent incidents in the Algarve region involving vessels and fuel jerrycans suspected of supporting maritime drug trafficking logistics.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Marine Police seize RM949,160 worth of diesel and lorries in Masai

Marine Police in Johor seized 23,000 liters of diesel and five lorries worth nearly RM950,000 during an operation in Masai targeting subsidized fuel misuse.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marine-police-seize-rm949160-worth-of-diesel-and-lorries-in-masai

### 2026-09-25: Maritime Police seize 2,600 liters of fuel in Ria Formosa

Portuguese Maritime Police seized a vessel with 2,600 liters of fuel and food in Ria Formosa, investigating potential links to narcotics trafficking.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maritime-police-seize-2600-liters-of-fuel-in-ria-formosa

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Cite as: Fuel seizures in Ria Formosa. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fuel-seizures-in-ria-formosa