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The operation mobilised resources from the GNR, PSP, PJ, Maritime Police, ASAE, Tax Authority, Authority for Working Conditions, and the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum.
More than 130 people were arrested and 770 foreigners were inspected during the first action of the 'Portugal Always Safe' operation this year, carried out between 2 and 8 March, according to the Internal Security System (SSI).
In the first action of the operation this year, 138 people were arrested, 83 of whom for road traffic offences.
83 people were arrested for road traffic offences and 19 for drug-related crimes. Authorities also reported the seizure of five firearms, 35 vehicles and motorcycles, and €10,000 in cash.
A young person from São Tomé who was barred at an airport claims they were assaulted by officers. The PSP (Public Security Police) says officers encountered resistance and used proportionate measures when handling the situation.
