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Detentions at air borders increase by 34% in 2025

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In 2025, 343 people were detained at air borders for offences involving false documentation or to serve international warrants. This figure is higher than in 2024, when there were 257 detentions.

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Detentions at air borders increase by 34% in 2025

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Border detentions in Portugal

Detentions at air borders increase by 34% in 2025

Detentions at air borders increase by 34% in 2025