Four suspects in drug trafficking have been remanded in custody after being detained by the Polícia Judiciária (PJ) while aboard a narco‑submarine carrying nearly nine tonnes of cocaine.
Four narco‑submarine crew remanded in custody
Monday, 26 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.
