Latest news and stories about public safety in Leiria, Portugal for expats and residents.
A pair of pliers was seized, as well as a backpack containing various tools, in addition to the frame of a baby stroller used to transport the stolen material.
The PSP police prevented a mass collision after a car broke through a blockade, but had to protect the foreign man who was behind the wheel.
During the investigation, 300 kg of cocaine (equivalent to 1.2 million individual doses and approximately nine million euros) were found hidden in a container arriving from Costa Rica.
The defendant was arrested by the GNR for serious physical assault against his ex-partner. The man inflicted three stab wounds on the victim, with whom he had been in a relationship for two years.
The 42-year-old defendant was arrested on Monday as part of an investigation into domestic violence.
The men were sentenced to prison terms ranging from seven to nine years for the crime of aggravated drug trafficking.
The man pointed the gun at the victim's chest, a 68-year-old man, from about 50 centimetres away, saying 'don't be afraid, the gun has nothing inside', and pulled the trigger, firing a shot.
The man allegedly killed his friend in a café while showing off a gun he thought was not loaded.
Public Security Police (PSP) officers intervened on Sunday, 15 March, to stop a 56-year-old foreign national from driving his vehicle through a religious procession in Nazaré. Despite clear signage and warnings, the driver attempted to force his way through hundreds of pilgrims, causing panic before police successfully intercepted the car and ensured the safety of the participants. No alcohol was detected in the driver's system, and he was identified by authorities following the incident.
The flames originated in the outdoor storage area and spread rapidly
By 5:00 PM this Monday, the flames were already under control.
The IC9 was closed for several hours in the east-west direction, where the accident occurred.
The IC9 was closed for several hours in the east-west direction, where the accident occurred.
Gonçalo Lopes says he refused the field kitchen and security for the generators because it “was no longer necessary”. The Mayor of Leiria responds to Nuno Melo's accusations by praising the military: they were “exemplary” and provided “decisive” help.
The faces of those who held the country together. During the month that devastated Portugal, some worked non-stop to restore normality to the country. In Nuno's case, this meant rebuilding one of Leiria's main electrical arteries in record time.
The 20-year-old man lived with the 64-year-old victim. He has been arrested.
A 20-year-old man moved into his grandmother's house in Caldas da Rainha three months ago. Since then, physical and psychological violence has been repeated.
A 20-year-old man is prohibited from contacting his 64-year-old grandmother after being arrested for the crime of domestic violence, announced the Leiria Public Security Police (PSP).
A 20-year-old man is prohibited from contacting his 64-year-old grandmother after being arrested for domestic violence. According to the PSP, among other incidents, he allegedly pushed the victim against a wall in the home and uttered various insults and threats to her physical integrity, including death threats.
A 20-year-old man is prohibited from contacting his 64-year-old grandmother after being arrested for domestic violence. According to the PSP, among other incidents, he allegedly pushed the victim against a wall in the home and uttered various insults and threats to her physical integrity, including death threats.
The 20-year-old man lived with the 64-year-old victim. He has been arrested.
Gonçalo Lopes, the mayor of Leiria, discussed the extensive damage caused by Storm Kristin in a recent interview with CNN Portugal, highlighting the municipality's emergency response and recovery efforts over the past ten days.
João Guarda, a resident of Leiria, is facing severe flooding for the second time this week. He has resorted to using a log in an attempt to manage the rising water levels around his home, highlighting the ongoing challenges posed by extreme weather conditions in the area.
A failure of the SIRESP emergency communications network in Leiria left the PSP without normal communications for about a day and a half, forcing improvised procedures and contingency measures. Authorities advised that, where travel was necessary, walking was preferable to driving but staying home if possible was best; the bulletin also warns of fraudulent technicians exploiting the outage and urges verification of any service personnel and vigilance for scams.
