Alleged victim of Carloto Cotta lodges appeal with court
Lawyer says a 'regrettable error' by a GNR officer cast doubt on the testimony.
Arrested in Paredes with 11,000 doses of drugs
A 30-year-old man was arrested in Sobrosa by the GNR with hashish, cocaine and cannabis. The stash house was operating out of a converted garage. The suspect has three previous arrests for drug trafficking.
Court of Appeal convicts three GNR officers of corruption
The officers were part of a scheme exploiting gambling activities in return for payments and complimentary drinks/refreshments. The owner of the bar where the incidents occurred was also convicted.
GNR detains suspect for drug trafficking and seizes around 11,000 doses in Paredes
A 30-year-old man is a repeat offender and has already been arrested three times for the same type of crime.
ICNF and GNR investigate deaths of 17 red kites in Almeida
There are suspicions of deliberate poisoning of the species, which is protected and classified in Portugal as Critically Endangered with regard to breeding pairs.
Where is Justice?
A GNR officer was sentenced to 13 years in prison for defrauding elderly people, but the victims received little or nothing.
Fires: GNR issued 1,634 reports to entities over three years
Contrary to the decline recorded in reports to municipal councils, the number of citations to private entities rose in 2025 to 294 cases.
GNR has already recorded 88 cases of school dropout in the current school year
As part of this operation, 6,330 awareness-raising activities were carried out in schools.
Border checks to be tested in Lisbon this Monday
After being suspended in December due to waiting times, the system will be reactivated on Monday afternoon to assess technical improvements. A reinforcement of 24 GNR personnel is already deployed on the ground.
Nine people killed on Portuguese roads between Friday and Sunday
According to the GNR, nine people died on Portuguese roads between Friday and Sunday. A total of 566 accidents were recorded over the weekend, resulting in 13 people sustaining serious injuries.
Man attempts to steal ride‑hailing vehicle during trip in Silves
The victim was able to defend themself with the help of a third person and prevented the robbery until the GNR arrived; the force had been alerted via 112.
GNR dodge gunshots, foil ‘attacker’ by shooting him in hand
Two GNR agents confronted with an ‘active shooter’ in Almada yesterday retaliated by shooting the man in the hand, thus disarming him. At a point where the media is full The post GNR dodge gunshots, foil ‘attacker’ by shooting him in hand appeared first on Portugal Resident.
GNR identifies eight young people for robberies in Albufeira's nightlife areas
The incidents were reported to the Portimão Judicial Court.
GNR shoots armed man experiencing a psychotic episode
A patrol was called to Charneca de Caparica, Almada, and came under fire. The man was assisted.
Defence seeks immediate release of GNR officer who barricaded himself inside Felgueiras station
Lawyers for the GNR argue that the 13-year prison sentence has not yet become final and unappealable.
Wednesday on TV: 'Native Peoples', 'Adam's Passion' and a GNR 'Operation Stop'
The comedy by Marcello Hernández, the 'Grande Entrevista' with the Governor of the Bank of Portugal, and a prison experience are other highlights of the day.
08:00: Earthquake hits Japan's west coast
There are, for now, no reports of damage or casualties. Also in this bulletin: 24 GNR personnel are reinforcing border control at Lisbon Airport today.
Lisbon Airport is being reinforced today with 24 GNR military personnel
The personnel have certified training in border control.
Man flees after running over an elderly man and attempts to have the car scrapped
The National Republican Guard (GNR) arrested a 52‑year‑old man on charges of negligent homicide and failure to assist when he returned to spend Christmas.
PSP and GNR record 35 road deaths in 17 days of the 'Safe Festivities' operation
More than two thousand people were detained over Christmas and New Year.
10:00 — 23 dead in New Year's operations
The figures are released by the PSP and GNR. Also in this bulletin: the United States' military operation in Venezuela and the candidates' schedules for the official start of the presidential campaign.
Officers say the GNR is being used 'as a throwing weapon' at Lisbon Airport
The head of the association representing GNR officers said there is “almost an attempt” to use the GNR, which is military in nature, to “bring the civilian police into line”.
Safety awareness campaign for emigrants
According to the military, this awareness campaign, “Sécur' Noël 2025: Safe Celebrations”, “is a good complement to the work of the GNR and involves civilians reminding other drivers about hazards such as mobile phones”.
20:00 — 24 GNR personnel reinforce border control at Lisbon Airport
Reports indicate 24 National Republican Guard (GNR) personnel were assigned to reinforce border checks at Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport to help reduce queues and bolster security. The GNR later clarified the 24 officers will be deployed as reinforcements from next Tuesday; the airport had previously been reinforced by 25 GNR personnel at 19:00 and around 80 PSP officers over the Christmas period.
