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Authorities search for group after suspicious beach landing

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Authorities are conducting land and sea searches near Praia da Foz in Sesimbra after a group of 20 to 30 people were seen disembarking from a rubber boat at dawn. The National Maritime Authority (Autoridade Marítima Nacional or AMN) and the National Republican Guard (Guarda Nacional Republicana or GNR) recovered the vessel, but the individuals have not been located. Officials have not yet confirmed the identities or status of the group.

Update: Authorities rule out migrant landing in Sesimbra

Following further investigation, the GNR and the Maritime Police have ruled out the hypothesis that the incident involved a migrant landing. Authorities now suspect the vessel is linked to drug trafficking or fuel smuggling, noting that no witnesses have confirmed the presence of the group initially reported by a fisherman.

The AMN (Autoridade Marítima Nacional) is the national maritime authority responsible for coastal surveillance, search and rescue operations, and enforcing maritime safety laws in Portugal. It operates under the Ministry of National Defense and works closely with the Portuguese Navy to manage safety at sea and on beaches.

GNR (Guarda Nacional Republicana)

The GNR (Guarda Nacional Republicana) is Portugal's national gendarmerie—a military police force founded in 1911, with origins dating to 1801. With over 22,600 personnel, GNR patrols 94-96% of Portuguese territory, covering rural areas, medium towns, and highways. Members are military personnel subject to military law, responsible for public order, customs, coastal control, environmental protection (SEPNA), firefighting/rescue (GIPS), border control, and ceremonial guards. ​ GNR vs. PSP: The PSP (Polícia de Segurança Pública) is Portugal's civilian police force, covering major cities (Lisbon, Porto, Faro) and large urban areas—only 4% of territory but roughly half the population. PSP handles airport security, diplomatic protection, and private security regulation. Both share core missions (public order, crime prevention), but differ in nature: GNR is military with military training; PSP is civilian with police-focused training.

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Authorities search for group after suspicious beach landing

Recent stories

Zambujal landfill trial postponed to 16 November

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The hearing did not take place due to the judge's illness. The Mayor of Sesimbra, who is an assistant in the case, was present at the court.

publico.pt22 Oct

GNR seize 93,500 doses of cannabis on Sesimbra beach

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Portugal’s National Republican Guard (GNR) have seized approximately 93,500 doses of cannabis resin found along the coast near Praia da Foz, in the municipality of Sesimbra, south of Lisbon. The The post GNR seize 93,500 doses of cannabis on Sesimbra beach appeared first on Portugal Resident.

portugalresident.com8 Oct
GNR seize 93,500 doses of cannabis on Sesimbra beach

General Inspectorate of Agriculture finds "non-conformities" in the case of pine tree felling in Sesimbra

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Residents of the area reported that two thousand tonnes of stone pine had been cut down at Cabeço da Flauta on a private property. The ICNF guaranteed that “the legislation was complied with.”

publico.pt21 Sept

British paddleboarders rescued after wind blows them well offshore near Sesimbra

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Two British women, aged 26 and 27 – and both on paddleboards – were ‘taken by strong winds’ blowing off Praia da Ribeira do Cavalo, in Sesimbra, on Saturday, and The post British paddleboarders rescued after wind blows them well offshore near Sesimbra appeared first on Portugal Resident.

portugalresident.com21 Sept
British paddleboarders rescued after wind blows them well offshore near Sesimbra

Government requests re-evaluation of Alentejo coast beaches

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The Portuguese Environment Agency has one year to review the classification of beaches along a 220-kilometre stretch between Sesimbra and Odeceixe, due to increased demand, access issues, and environmental protection concerns.

observador.pt20 Sept
Government requests re-evaluation of Alentejo coast beaches

English women on paddleboards swept away by wind off the coast of Sesimbra

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Two stand-up paddleboarders were rescued by the lifeboat station.

cmjornal.pt20 Sept
English women on paddleboards swept away by wind off the coast of Sesimbra

European Court of Human Rights rejects complaints from parents of students who died in a hazing ritual at Meco beach

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Strasbourg judges deemed the complaint from the parents of five of the six students from Lusófona University of Lisbon to be “manifestly ill-founded.”

cmjornal.pt19 Sept
European Court of Human Rights rejects complaints from parents of students who died in a hazing ritual at Meco beach

European Court of Human Rights rejects complaints from parents of students who died in a hazing incident at Meco beach

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Strasbourg judges deemed the complaint from the parents of five of the six students from Lusófona University of Lisbon to be “manifestly ill-founded”

cmjornal.pt19 Sept
European Court of Human Rights rejects complaints from parents of students who died in a hazing incident at Meco beach

PJ links speedboat on the Tagus to drug trafficking landing in Sesimbra

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The anti-trafficking unit of the Judiciary Police coordinated the operation with military personnel. The speedboat seized near Trafaria was used for logistical support.

cmjornal.pt18 Sept
PJ links speedboat on the Tagus to drug trafficking landing in Sesimbra

Eleven arrested as high-speed ‘narco launch’ intercepted near Sesimbra

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A high-speed boat was detected at the mouth of the Tejo estuary last night by the Maritime Police, who, in an operation under the coordination of PJ Judicial Police, went The post Eleven arrested as high-speed ‘narco launch’ intercepted near Sesimbra appeared first on Portugal Resident.

portugalresident.com17 Sept
Eleven arrested as high-speed ‘narco launch’ intercepted near Sesimbra

High-speed boat linked to drug trafficking captured off the coast of Sesimbra. 11 people arrested

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This is the largest number of individuals captured so far on a drug-smuggling boat

cnnportugal.iol.pt17 Sept
High-speed boat linked to drug trafficking captured off the coast of Sesimbra. 11 people arrested

11 people arrested on a speedboat in the Tagus

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The operation took place at the mouth of the Tagus estuary, and the 11 people on board the speedboat were arrested. The suspects docked in Sesimbra, accompanied by the authorities.

observador.pt17 Sept
11 people arrested on a speedboat in the Tagus

High-speed boat linked to drug trafficking captured off the coast of Sesimbra. 11 people arrested

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A high-speed vessel linked to drug trafficking was captured by the Maritime Police off the coast of Sesimbra, reports CNN Portugal. The eleven people on board were arrested on the night of Wednesday, September 16, with the drug boat docking in Sesimbra escorted by the authorities. The operation was carried out by the Maritime Police under the coordination of the Judiciary Police. This is the highest number of individuals captured on a drug boat to date, according to the station. 'Drug trafficking is the main threat to maritime security,' says the new commander of the Maritime Authority. GNR arrests the leader of an international drug trafficking network in Portalegre who had been wanted for 13 months. CDS takes the urgent fight against drug trafficking in the Atlantic to the European Parliament.

dn.pt17 Sept
High-speed boat linked to drug trafficking captured off the coast of Sesimbra. 11 people arrested

Speedboat linked to drug trafficking intercepted at the mouth of the Tagus estuary with 11 people on board

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A high-speed boat was detected at the mouth of the Tagus estuary on Wednesday night, September 16, by the Maritime Police, who arrested the 11 occupants in an operation coordinated by the Judiciary Police. A source from the National Maritime Authority told Lusa that the operation took place at the mouth of the Tagus estuary and the 11 people on the speedboat were arrested. The Judiciary Police also confirmed the operation to the agency, adding that they are still gathering information and will provide more details later. According to CNN Portugal, the 11 detained suspects docked in Sesimbra, accompanied by the authorities. This is the largest number of individuals captured so far on a drug-smuggling boat, according to the station. 'Drug trafficking is the main threat to maritime security,' says the new commander of the Maritime Authority. GNR arrests international drug trafficking network leader in Portalegre who had been wanted for 13 months. CDS takes the urgent fight against drug trafficking in the Atlantic to the European Parliament.

dn.pt17 Sept
Speedboat linked to drug trafficking intercepted at the mouth of the Tagus estuary with 11 people on board

Speedboat linked to drug trafficking seized in the Tagus Estuary. 11 people arrested

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Maritime Police operation was coordinated with the Judicial Police.

cmjornal.pt17 Sept
Speedboat linked to drug trafficking seized in the Tagus Estuary. 11 people arrested

Fishing boat that sank in Sesimbra is at a depth of 126 metres

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The Navy has successfully located the 'Gonçalo Festas'. Search for the missing Indonesian crew member has been suspended.

cmjornal.pt17 Sept
Fishing boat that sank in Sesimbra is at a depth of 126 metres

Filma atos sexuais com a namorada para impedir fim da relação

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Homem foi detido e ficou impedido de se aproximar da vítima e de contactá-la.

cmjornal.pt15 Sept
Filma atos sexuais com a namorada para impedir fim da relação

Vessel that sank in Sesimbra was known for its success

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A diver says the crew received several awards for the amount of fish caught.

cmjornal.pt13 Sept
Vessel that sank in Sesimbra was known for its success

Hero skipper is a witness in the Sesimbra shipwreck investigation

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Carlos Ribeiro, skipper of the fishing vessel 'Sebastião Paulo', has already provided statements to the Maritime Police. Searches for the missing fisherman continue.

cmjornal.pt13 Sept
Hero skipper is a witness in the Sesimbra shipwreck investigation

Search for missing shipwreck victim in Sesimbra suspended, to resume Sunday

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Starting Sunday, the search will be resumed by the NRP Sagitário.

cmjornal.pt12 Sept
Search for missing shipwreck victim in Sesimbra suspended, to resume Sunday

Search for missing shipwreck victim in Sesimbra suspended

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Six people were rescued after a boat sank in Sesimbra. One person remains missing.

observador.pt12 Sept
Search for missing shipwreck victim in Sesimbra suspended

Search for missing crew member off the coast of Sesimbra resumed this morning

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Authorities have resumed the search for a crew member from a vessel that sank on Friday off the coast of Sesimbra, in the Setúbal district, expanding the search area, the Portuguese Navy announced.

rtp.pt12 Sept
Search for missing crew member off the coast of Sesimbra resumed this morning

Search for missing crew member off the coast of Sesimbra resumed this morning

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The Portuguese Navy highlights that “the search area has been expanded”.

cmjornal.pt12 Sept
Search for missing crew member off the coast of Sesimbra resumed this morning

Fisherman remains missing after shipwreck that left six people injured off the coast of Sesimbra

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Victims were in the water for about four hours, drifting at sea.

cmjornal.pt12 Sept
Fisherman remains missing after shipwreck that left six people injured off the coast of Sesimbra

Man's body found at Lagoa de Albufeira Beach

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The alert was received at 06:45, and the respective security elements were activated. The National Maritime Authority is unaware of the causes behind the incident.

observador.pt11 Sept
Man's body found at Lagoa de Albufeira Beach

Man's body found at Lagoa de Albufeira beach in Sesimbra

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The circumstances of the incident are unknown.

cmjornal.pt11 Sept
Man's body found at Lagoa de Albufeira beach in Sesimbra

One missing and six injured after shipwreck off the coast of Sesimbra

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The victims, five with minor injuries and one seriously injured, were taken to a hospital unit.

cmjornal.pt11 Sept
One missing and six injured after shipwreck off the coast of Sesimbra

Shipwreck in Sesimbra: six Indonesian fishermen rescue, one missing

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Portugal Resident11 Sept

"It was God's will": man recounts the moment he saved six fishermen off the coast of Sesimbra

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Carlos told CMTV that the crew members were in the sea “clinging to ropes,” visibly affected.

cmjornal.pt11 Sept
"It was God's will": man recounts the moment he saved six fishermen off the coast of Sesimbra

Shipwreck in Sesimbra. One person is missing

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Six of the boat's occupants were pulled from the water showing signs of hypothermia. The search for the missing person involves three ships and an aircraft. The causes of the accident are still unknown.

observador.pt11 Sept
Shipwreck in Sesimbra. One person is missing

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