Government: Gnr news in Portugal

Minister suspends four GNR officers accused by the Public Prosecutor's Office of kidnapping

20:00 — 24 GNR personnel reinforce border control at Lisbon Airport

GNR officer demands 370 euros from driver without a licence to waive fine

The officer, who will face charges of passive corruption, was already acquainted with the driver in question.

GNR has participated in 13 missions during the 19 years of Europe's militarized police force

The GNR has participated with 153 military personnel in 13 international crisis management missions over the 19 years of the European Gendarmerie Force's existence, a European police force composed exclusively of security forces of a military nature.

Eight arrested in GNR and Tax Authority inspection operation

Operation 'Network X' took place on the country's main road axes. 7,091 vehicles were checked, of which 26 were seized. Cigarettes and drugs were recovered.

GNR seizes 4 tons of cocaine in the Alentejo

Two high-speed vessels were intercepted off the coast of Odemira and Sines. In less than 48 hours, the GNR has seized more than 6.5 tons of cocaine in two separate operations.

10 PM. President of the Republic reaffirms the country's commitment to peace and democracy

The President of the Republic is in Strasbourg to speak tomorrow at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. Additionally, five of the seven PSP police unions reject the Government's proposal regarding the police supplement.

GNR says pest control procedures at the Portalegre Training Centre were "scrupulously followed"

The GNR recalls that following the “bed bug incident” at the Portalegre Training Centre, a “pest control operation” was carried out at the training centre's facilities last Thursday and Friday morning.

GNR associations accept subsidy proposed by the Government

The president of the National Association of Guard Sergeants told Lusa that the majority of the associations agreed with the amount presented. However, protests remain scheduled.

Grândola City Council demands more GNR personnel

A force of fewer than 30 officers 'is very small for the needs and the area that must be covered,' highlights the mayor. The municipality is working on the installation of a video surveillance system.

PS concerned about bedbugs at GNR school in Portalegre and demands new facilities

A bedbug infestation interrupted the training of guards that was taking place in Portalegre.

Bed bug infestation interrupts GNR training course in Portalegre

The report was made by the Association of Guard Professionals. The GNR confirms that in-person training has been suspended. Classes are continuing remotely.

GNR joins PSP in protests for salary increases and career review

The Association of Guard Professionals (APG/GNR) announced this Friday a cycle of protests between the end of September and mid-October, which will culminate in a “major national protest action” due to the failure to implement the promised salary and career review. In a statement regarding the conclusions of the APG/GNR national board meeting held this Friday...

Families of GNR officers who died in the Douro have been compensated

Two years ago, a helicopter crashed into the Douro River. The families of the five GNR military personnel who died in the accident have already received compensation from the Government. The only survivor was the pilot.

Traffic Brigade is already being reborn within the GNR, four months after the promise

Four traffic detachments have moved from the authority of the Lisbon and Setúbal commands to the National Traffic Unit.

Applications to the GNR increase by more than 7%

PRESS REVIEW | The competition aims to establish a recruitment reserve

Public Prosecutor's Office opens inquiry into GNR officer who fired shots at the Portalegre training centre

On 26 June, an officer fired shots into the air with his service weapon at the National Republican Guard training centre in Portalegre, causing no injuries or material damage.

58th GNR Guard Training Course starts today

The first phase of the 58th CFG will run until August 28th.

New GNR station in Alijó to receive 1.7 million investment

The initial contract established between the municipality of Alijó and the Ministry of Internal Administration has been revised: “From now on, it is in the hands of the municipality, and only the municipality, to launch the tender.”

Ministry of Internal Administration mourns death of GNR Traffic Brigade officer struck by vehicle

The 29-year-old officer lost his life while performing his duty, regulating traffic.

Ministry of Internal Administration mourns the death of a GNR Traffic Brigade officer struck by a vehicle: "He lost his life while performing his duty"

A GNR Traffic Brigade officer was fatally struck by a vehicle on the IC2 on Friday night in Redondas, Alcobaça municipality. He was 29 years old.

Portuguese team works "without breaks" to rescue survivor in Venezuela. They have already given him water through a tube and "he is doing well"

A Portuguese rescue team in Venezuela has been working since Monday, June 29, to save a 43-year-old man trapped under the rubble of a shopping centre in La Guaira following last week's earthquakes. The victim, a security guard, was located by the Portuguese team five days after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes. GNR Sergeant Filipe Rocha confirmed that the team has been working continuously for over 20 hours, successfully providing the survivor with water via a tube. The operation, which involves international support, is being described as a “miracle” by mission spokespeople, with the Portuguese team's high-tech sensors proving crucial in pinpointing the victim's location. Hugo Santos, head of the Joint Operational Force, noted that the team is proceeding with extreme caution to ensure the structural stability of the debris while working against time to extract the man safely.

No one wanted to listen

The soldier reportedly had medical instructions not to carry a weapon.

GNR officer fires shots at ceremony attended by Minister Luís Neves

The man was psychologically distressed and intended to draw attention to his own health problems and those of his son. No one was injured.

Jack is a GNR dog ready to head to Venezuela to assist in search and rescue

TVI, part of the same group as CNN Portugal, spoke with Major Filipe Costa, who commands one of the GNR's Emergency, Protection and Relief groups, and Captain Fábio Zuada, company commander in the Cynotechnical Intervention Group, about the work they will carry out in Venezuela following the earthquakes.

GNR reinforces patrolling and surveillance to prevent rural fires

The National Republican Guard (GNR) is increasing its presence and monitoring efforts to mitigate the risk of wildfires in rural areas.

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GNR reinforces patrolling and surveillance to prevent rural fires

Activation of a daily average of 210 mobile patrols and a partnership with the Armed Forces to integrate 20 additional patrols. This is in response to forecasts of intense heat for the coming days.

Former GNR captain from Fafe accused of drug trafficking remains silent at trial

The GNR officer and his wife managed to profit more than 1.2 million euros.