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Portuguese hunting law enforcement operations

Overview

The Portuguese National Republican Guard (GNR), via its Nature and Environment Protection Service (SEPNA), reported 133 arrests during the ‘Operation Artemis 2025/2026’ hunting enforcement season. Authorities inspected 10,751 hunters, recording 70 arrests for hunting in prohibited areas, 136 crimes, and 345 administrative offenses.

Key infractions included 91 cases of missing documentation, 75 instances of illegal weapon transport, and 61 infractions involving hunting zone management. The subsequent enforcement cycle, ‘Operation Artemis 2026/2027’, has commenced and is scheduled to run until February 28, 2027, to ensure compliance with laws regarding biodiversity and public safety.

Entities

SEPNA · Macau · GNR · Lisbon · Public Security Police

Timeline

28 days ago

[CRIME] 4 sources
GNR reports 133 arrests during hunting enforcement in Portugal
Portugal's GNR reported 133 arrests and 345 offenses during its recent hunting enforcement operation, targeting illegal hunting and improper weapon transport.
28 days ago

[CRIME] 16 sources
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Sources

centrotv.sapo.pt · cmjornal.xl.pt · contilnetnoticias.com.br · correiomanha.pt · diariodistrito.sapo.pt · dinheirovivo.pt · guamarenews.com · jornaldeca.pt · macaudailytimes.com.mo · nfnoticias.com.br · oatual.pt · ocorreionews.com.br · oestadoonline.com.br · radiocampanario.com · rr.pt · runforhope.com · sage.com · sapo.pt · tnh1.com.br