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Lisbon, 17 January 2026 (Lusa) - Two people were shot this evening in the Casal da Boba neighbourhood, Amadora, a source from the PSP's Lisbon Metropolitan Command told Lusa, without providing further details.

Suspects caught in Bairro do Armador were detained with drugs and cash.

A 39-year-old man is alleged to have abused a 14-year-old girl in the United Kingdom. The PSP also detained a forger and a trafficker.

A 32-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of this Tuesday morning after being caught breaking into a store in Portimão, PSP police have confirmed. Officers were called to The post Man caught red-handed robbing Portimão store appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Hugo Silva, chief inspector of the Judiciary Police, describes the process of radicalisation among young people in Portugal.

In 2024, 684 shotguns were seized, and in 2025 the number was 2,165.

André Inácio, a former PJ (Judiciary Police) inspector, says the autopsy will be the decisive proof in the DJ's death.

34-year-old woman detained by the PSP.

The suspect was intercepted with several items he had stolen moments earlier.

A young person was detained on suspicion of attempted homicide during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Lisbon.

The National Association of GNR Officers says there is 'almost an attempt' by the GNR, which is military in nature, 'to bring the civil police into line'. In practice, 'turning one police force against the other'.

During the early hours of New Year's Eve in Lisbon, the PSP detained 17 motorists over a four-hour period; 12 were detained for drink-driving.

The PSP is a social 'time-bomb' that has only not yet 'exploded' because it is ignored, covered up and the police are mistreated.

The Portuguese police (PSP) arrested an individual nicknamed the 'Grinch' and warned the public about road safety, urging caution and highlighting enforcement measures on the roads.

As part of the Christmas and New Year road operations, authorities have arrested 304 people for drink‑driving since 18 December — 182 by the GNR and 122 by the PSP.

A 38-year-old man was the subject of a European Arrest Warrant.

The AirPods left in the stolen car enabled the police to locate and intercept it. The man, who attempted to flee, was remanded in custody and the woman is required to report regularly to the authorities.
