A chief inspector admitted to firing while chasing a group of young people who were allegedly peering into his garden.
PJ (Judicial Police) officer accused of shooting at a young man says at trial he acted because he perceived a potential threat
Wednesday, 28 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.
