A court has granted an additional six months for the Public Prosecutor's Office (MP) and the Judicial Police (PJ) to investigate the international ramifications of the Movimento Armilar Lusitano. The neo‑Nazi group has four members in pre‑trial detention.
PJ investigates links between neo-Nazi militia and extremist groups in Spain, Ireland, Germany and the UK
Monday, 12 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The Judicial Police (Polícia Judiciária) is Portugal’s national criminal investigation force that handles serious crimes such as homicide, organised crime, corruption and major fraud. It conducts criminal inquiries alongside prosecutors, so if you are involved in or affected by a serious criminal case in Portugal the PJ leads investigative work and consular assistance may be helpful.
