Judicial Police arrest suspect accused of murdering a relative and burning the body in Felgueiras
A 26-year-old man is suspected of having murdered a 64-year-old relative on 9 December 2025.
Kills a family member and sets the body on fire in Felgueiras
The suspect is a 26-year-old man who has now been arrested by the Porto Judicial Police.
Couple arrested on suspicion of fraud involving land for property development in Porto
Contracts were signed with dozens of victims, the Judicial Police says.
Judicial Police dismantle drug trafficking network operating at the airport
The investigation began after the seizure of luggage arriving from an African country containing more than 1,600 grams of cocaine. Two suspects were detained, including the alleged leader of the international group.
Judicial Police dismantle drug trafficking network from Africa via Lisbon Airport
The Judicial Police (PJ) dismantled a trafficking network operating through Lisbon Airport from Africa, seizing cocaine and arresting two further suspects today in an investigation launched in 2025, including the alleged ringleader.
Judicial Police (PJ) dismantles drug‑trafficking network operating from Africa via Lisbon Airport
Authorities seized cocaine and detained two further suspects in the investigation launched in 2025, including the alleged ringleader of the network.
Online hate kills in real life: Judicial Police launch awareness campaign with video
Real footage taken from Judicial Police investigations shows the consequences of extremism.
Online hate kills in real life: Judicial Police (PJ) launches awareness campaign with sensitisation video
Real footage taken from investigations by the Judicial Police shows the consequences of extremism.
PJ investigates links between neo-Nazi militia and extremist groups in Spain, Ireland, Germany and the UK
A court has granted an additional six months for the Public Prosecutor's Office (MP) and the Judicial Police (PJ) to investigate the international ramifications of the Movimento Armilar Lusitano. The neo‑Nazi group has four members in pre‑trial detention.
PJ launches campaign against online radicalisation of young people
Portugal’s Judicial Police (PJ) has launched a first-of-its-kind campaign to tackle online radicalisation among young people, aiming to alert schools and families to warning signs, raise awareness, prevent recruitment and disrupt extremist influence across digital platforms. The initiative is framed as a preventive, educational and investigative effort combining outreach to educators and parents with targeted policing online. Separately, The Guardian reports heightened international tensions as former US President Trump is reported to be considering military options against Iran following a violent crackdown, underscoring how domestic efforts to shield youth from radicalisation sit alongside broader geopolitical risks.
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A better service must be provided. It is the responsibility of the PJ Directorate to bolster prevention staff.
Fraud victims report losses of more than €100,000 to the Judicial Police (PJ)
Three victims of online scams have filed criminal complaints at the Judicial Police's headquarters in Lisbon.
Judicial Police (PJ) seized documents at Aveiro City Council, says municipality
The president of Aveiro City Council, Luís Souto Miranda (PSD/CDS-PP/PPM), confirmed that the Judicial Police (PJ) carried out searches at the council today as part of an investigation into events from previous terms in office, and that documents were seized.
Judicial Police carry out searches at Aveiro City Council
The operation was monitored internally from early this morning by the mayor, Luís Souto.
Judicial Police (PJ) conduct searches at Aveiro City Council
Several search warrants were executed to collect various pieces of evidence relevant to clarifying the facts under investigation.
Judicial Police carry out searches at Aveiro City Council
The searches have been monitored internally since early this morning by the council president, Luís Souto.
Judicial Police (PJ) investigate attempted homicide with a machine gun in Charneca de Caparica, Almada
The Judicial Police (PJ) are investigating an attempted homicide committed with a machine gun in Charneca de Caparica, a locality in the municipality of Almada. Authorities have launched inquiries to determine the circumstances, victims and suspects; further details have not yet been released.
Woman scammed out of €2,800 by fake job advert
The woman sought help from the Judicial Police (Polícia Judiciária) in Lisbon after an online scam. She had only been asked to 'like' posts on the internet.
New president of the Commission for the Protection of Victims warns of delays in responses
Former deputy national director of the Judicial Police, Carlos Farinha, took office today as president of the Commission for the Protection of Crime Victims and warned of the existence of excessive delays in responses to victims.
PJ police track down 19-year-old German suspected of knifing family to death in Cape Verde
Portugal’s PJ judicial police managed to track down a young German who fled to Lisbon from Cape Verde after allegedly knifing his family to death on Tuesday. In a statement, The post PJ police track down 19-year-old German suspected of knifing family to death in Cape Verde appeared first on Portugal Resident.
