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A 45-year-old Spanish citizen was transporting over 3,000 litres of diesel in a rented white van when he was intercepted by GNR officers.
The Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, faces scrutiny over 17 contracts worth 2.23 million euros awarded by the Judiciary Police to a construction company owned by a personal friend, raising concerns over transparency and potential conflicts of interest.
A businesswoman involved in kidnapping allegations and high-stakes international legal disputes has been identified as a former partner in the medicinal cannabis firm that hired the ex-president of Infarmed, Eurico Castro Alves.
The Judiciary Police investigated the case and arrested the two caretakers, Mónica and Fernando, one month after the crime in the Aljustrel area.
Justice has its own timing, which is quite different from the timing of those waiting for it.
This is the third decision on this case to be issued by the Beja Judicial Court, after the Évora Court of Appeal determined the partial nullity of the first judgment and annulled the second.
The Judiciary Police investigated the case and arrested the two caretakers, Mónica and Fernando, one month after the crime in the Aljustrel area.
The Odemira house, the Xuxas car, and the drug trailer are among the cases under investigation by the Public Prosecutor's Office
The Prosecutor General of the Republic states that there are three open inquiries related to the controversies involving Luís Neves.
Amadeu Guerra explained that there is an administrative inquiry into the construction work at the Alentejo estate and a criminal investigation related to the trailer seized by the Judicial Police in a drug case.
Authorities have broken up a criminal network that used the Guadiana river to transport narcotics into Spain and Portugal.
A 23-year-old man suffered minor injuries.
Two people were in the vehicle that crashed on the EN387
A fatal road accident involving a light vehicle occurred in the municipality of Cuba, Portugal.
The 22-year-old detainee was also in possession of drug-trafficking equipment and cash. He has been placed under mandatory reporting to the authorities.
48-year-old man found dead at Alqueva Beach after disappearing on Sunday
A 48-year-old man disappeared at the Alqueva beach area.
Both healthcare professionals received medical assistance.
Both healthcare professionals received medical assistance.
According to the GNR, there is no suspicion of foul play, and the girl reportedly climbed over a fence and fell into the pool.
The Judiciary Police arrested a 48-year-old man for being the alleged co-author of two attempted murders that occurred in Beja. The detainee turned himself in to the authorities voluntarily.
The suspect surrendered voluntarily to the authorities.
After previously stating it had no evidence of construction work at the residence of Álvaro Pires, the Judiciary Police now says it is “available and interested” in analysing images and testimonies collected by neighbours. At issue is the company owned by contractor João Santos Carvalho, which carried out work for the PJ and on properties belonging to former national director Luís Neves in Odemira.
The suspect has been remanded in custody.
The GNR carried out the arrests in Serpa, Aljustrel, and Almodôvar. The rape suspect was remanded in custody, while the other two defendants were released with coercive measures.
The GNR arrested the couple a few hours after the theft at a petrol station in the municipality of Beja. The machine contained 39 prizes.
A man and a woman allegedly stole a prize vending machine.
The suspects are aged between 30 and 57. One of the cases involved rape.
The financial director of the Judiciary Police (PJ) denied that construction work was carried out at his home by Construbarcelos after being internally confronted by the national leadership of the police force. Given the denial, no disciplinary proceedings were ordered. The PJ stated that upon learning of the media reports, the National Directorate questioned the official, who categorically denied that any work had been performed at his private residence by the company. The reports alleged that the contractor involved in the controversy regarding unlicensed works at the Odemira property of former national director Luís Neves—who also received 17 contracts for PJ projects—had also worked on the home of financial director Álvaro Pires. The PJ noted that, lacking evidence to support the claims, no disciplinary action was taken. Meanwhile, Luís Neves remains under scrutiny for unlicensed works, including a swimming pool, at his property in Alentejo, which were also performed by Construbarcelos.
A man was photographing people on the sands of Monte Clérigo without consent. Authorities were only alerted on Saturday. The photos have been seized.
