Allegation of theft on TAP flight from Luanda
The PSP were called to the interior of a TAP plane that landed in Lisbon. The person accused of the theft had nothing on them.
Woman detained at airport for cocaine trafficking
A woman was detained at Lisbon Airport for possession of cocaine sufficient for at least 8,500 individual doses. The suspect had arrived from a South American country.
Authorities detain woman at Lisbon airport for cocaine trafficking
Part of the seized drug was being carried inside the detainee's body, the PJ (Polícia Judiciária) reported.
PSP schedule ‘protest rally’ at Lisbon Airport
No matter what the improvements of border controls at Lisbon Airport, January 29 looks like being a ‘bad day’ for passengers to pick for any journeys: ASPP/ PSP – the The post PSP schedule ‘protest rally’ at Lisbon Airport appeared first on Portugal Resident.
PSP screened over 11 million passengers at Lisbon airport
Portuguese outlets report the Public Security Police (PSP) screened more than 11 million passengers at Lisbon airport in 2025, refusing entry to 1,867 people and detaining 263; separate reporting says PSP identifies an average of about 70 suspicious international passengers a day. Coverage combines national totals with daily operational figures and highlights intensified checks on arrivals. Travelers should note increased security controls may mean longer queues and documentary checks at Lisbon airport — carry ID and travel papers and allow extra time for arrivals and departures.
The PSP (Polícia de Segurança Pública) is Portugal's national civilian police force, founded in 1867. Responsible for defending Republican democracy and safeguarding internal security and citizens' rights, the PSP polices major cities—Lisbon, Porto, Faro—and large urban areas, covering only 4% of Portugal's territory but roughly half the population. Led by a National Director under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, its approximately 21,500 officers handle preventive policing, crime investigation, public order, airport security, diplomatic protection, private security regulation, firearms licensing, and border control (since 2023).
PSP vs. GNR: The PSP is civilian with police-focused training and urban jurisdiction, while the GNR (Guarda Nacional Republicana) is military (gendarmerie) with military training, covering 96% of Portugal's rural and suburban territory. Both share core public safety missions but differ fundamentally in nature, training, and geographic responsibility.
PSP makes three arrests at Lisbon Airport as part of border control
One of those arrested is accused of serious sexual offences that took place between 2007 and 2008.
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.
PSP detains three suspects at Lisbon Airport, two of them wanted internationally
Portugal's Public Security Police (PSP) detained three people at Lisbon Airport; two of the suspects were being sought under international warrants or alerts.
European border control system is being tested again at Lisbon Airport
The border control system at Humberto Delgado Airport in Lisbon has been reinforced with 24 GNR personnel and 80 PSP officers.
Passengers tried to board with fake passports at Lisbon Airport
Home News Passengers tried to board with fake passports at Lisbon Airport Passengers tried to board with fake passports at Lisbon Airport A man and a woman were arrested at Lisbon Airport for attempting to board with fraudulent passports.
Arruda's wife complicit in the crime: 'She's pretty, I'll take the wallet. But do you know there are cameras at the airport? How embarrassing'
After stealing other people's suitcases at Lisbon airport, Miguel Arruda spread the clothes and other items, such as perfumes, out on the bed and sent photographs of everything to his wife.
Suspension of the control system 'does not compromise security'
At the debate requested by the Socialist Party (PS) on the 'chaos at Lisbon airport', the Secretary of State says this does not 'in any way compromise national security' and that essential controls remain 'operational'.
Another 60 police officers begin training to beef border controls at Lisbon airport
A total of 60 PSP police officers began a course this week on air border control to reinforce Lisbon airport from the end of February, the police force has announced. The post Another 60 police officers begin training to beef border controls at Lisbon airport appeared first on Portugal Resident.
08:00: Earthquake hits Japan's west coast
There are, for now, no reports of damage or casualties. Also in this bulletin: 24 GNR personnel are reinforcing border control at Lisbon Airport today.
Lisbon Airport is being reinforced today with 24 GNR military personnel
The personnel have certified training in border control.
Lisbon Airport reinforced today with 24 National Republican Guard personnel
Lisbon Airport is being bolstered today by 24 National Republican Guard personnel, a government measure to reduce waiting times in the arrivals area.
Emirates aeroplane avoids collision on runway at Lisbon Airport
A Boeing A770 was at just over 350 metres altitude when it had to perform a go-around because of another aircraft.
Emirates plane avoids collision on the runway at Lisbon Airport
A Boeing A770 was at just over 350 metres altitude when it had to perform a go‑around because of another aircraft.
06:00 — Eight districts under yellow warning this Friday
An IPMA yellow warning is in force this Friday for eight districts — Guarda, Castelo Branco, Coimbra, Leiria, Lisbon, Setúbal, Beja and Faro — calling for increased public caution due to adverse conditions that could affect travel, outdoor activities and local services. At the same time eight presidential candidates will convene in Lisbon for a radio debate, an event whose logistics and audience turnout may be influenced by the weather alert; organisers and the public are advised to monitor forecasts and prioritise safety while ensuring the debate proceeds with contingency plans for any disruptions. The overlap of a national weather warning and a key campaign event underscores the practical intersection of public safety and electoral logistics.
20:00 — 24 GNR personnel reinforce border control at Lisbon Airport
Reports indicate 24 National Republican Guard (GNR) personnel were assigned to reinforce border checks at Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport to help reduce queues and bolster security. The GNR later clarified the 24 officers will be deployed as reinforcements from next Tuesday; the airport had previously been reinforced by 25 GNR personnel at 19:00 and around 80 PSP officers over the Christmas period.
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