PJ detains man wanted by Morocco over migrant network
The Judicial Police (Polícia Judiciária) detained a 35‑year‑old foreign national in Cascais who is wanted by Morocco on suspicion of belonging to a criminal network that facilitated illegal immigration. Portuguese reports say the alleged network operated in 2022 and charged large sums to migrants; the PJ arrested the suspect following cooperation with foreign authorities. Residents in Cascais and those with immigration‑related contacts should follow official PJ statements as the case may proceed to extradition or further judicial steps.
The Polícia Judiciária is Portugal’s criminal investigation police, responsible for probing serious crimes such as corruption, organised crime, homicide and complex financial offences and carrying out judicial inquiries under the Public Prosecutor’s authority. Its investigations frequently trigger audits, arrests or regulatory action, so residents following bank oversight or anti‑corruption cases should note that PJ activity can lead to formal legal and administrative consequences.
The Judicial Police (Polícia Judiciária), commonly called PJ, is Portugal’s national criminal investigation police responsible for probing serious crimes such as violent robberies, homicides, organized crime and large‑scale fraud. It conducts forensic work, arrests and complex investigations on behalf of prosecutors and courts, which is why PJ involvement is reported in news about armed or violent store assaults.
