Latest news and stories about public safety in daily life in Setúbal, Portugal for expats and residents.
Authorities are investigating a suspicious boat landing in Sesimbra after reports of individuals arriving on the beach, with security experts and officials examining potential links to trafficking.
Two men sustained gunshot wounds to the arm and leg during an incident outside a bar in Seixal, prompting an investigation into public safety.
The Almada City Council has extended the municipal alert status regarding water supply until August 31, citing high temperatures and increased tourism despite reservoir levels reaching 78%.
A garbage truck crash in Costa da Caparica has resulted in one worker being trapped and the total closure of the IC20 highway, with emergency services currently on the scene.
Dragão Vermelho beach in Costa da Caparica has been closed to swimming following a fatal drowning incident and recurring safety concerns, with the ban remaining in effect until sand replenishment is completed.
A French couple has been placed in preventive detention after being formally charged with abandoning two children in an open field in Alcácer do Sal, Portugal.
The current legal penalties for child abandonment are criticized as inadequate, while reports highlight a significant surge in car theft arrests.
The Minister of Internal Administration has preventively suspended four GNR officers from Palmela for 90 days following charges of kidnapping, abuse of power, and assault against three minors.
A fire in a Setúbal apartment building garage has displaced 30 residents, destroyed one vehicle, and caused significant infrastructure damage, prompting an investigation by the Judiciary Police.
Mayors in Barreiro are opposing the closure of the obstetrics and gynaecology emergency unit, citing that over 16,000 births have occurred there between 2014 and 2024. They find the decision to close the unit incomprehensible, especially in light of ongoing healthcare challenges, such as ambulances being held for hours at other emergency departments due to high patient volumes.
Clarisse Campos, the mayor of Alcácer do Sal, expressed a sense of hope and community resilience in the aftermath of the recent floods that devastated the municipality. In an interview with CNN Portugal, she emphasized the collective desire to rebuild and support one another during this challenging time.
Authorities in Alcácer do Sal report a 'brutal' and rapid rise in the Sado river's flow but say the situation remains under control. Civil Protection is monitoring conditions, has evacuation plans ready should riverside areas flood, and expects the flow to rise slightly more before beginning a slower fall from around 04:00—timing that will depend on further rainfall and dam management decisions. Updates will hinge on precipitation forecasts and operational releases from upstream infrastructure.
Of the drivers detected with excess blood alcohol levels, more than 40% (51) had a rate considered a criminal offence.
The GNR arrested more than 50 drivers for being over the alcohol limit during a four-hour special road inspection operation in the early hours of today, as part of the Moita festivities.
Of the drivers detected with excess blood alcohol, more than 40% (51) had a level considered a criminal offence
The GNR arrested over 50 drivers for drink-driving during a four-hour special road inspection operation in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area this Saturday morning, as part of the Moita festivities. In a statement, the GNR explained that during the operation, which took place between 2:00 am and 6:00 am, 1,050 drivers were inspected and breathalysed, with 116 found to be over the legal limit. Of those, more than 40% (51) had a blood alcohol level considered a criminal offence. In total, 55 drivers were arrested, 51 for the crime of driving under the influence of alcohol, with the remaining arrests related to other road traffic offences. Additionally, 113 infringement notices were issued, and various other violations regarding vehicle safety, insurance, and inspections were recorded.
Five people involved in a brutal attack on two construction site security guards in Barreiro were accused of attempted murder. Only one will stand trial for that crime.
The anti-trafficking unit of the Judiciary Police coordinated the operation with military personnel. The speedboat seized near Trafaria was used for logistical support.
The Navy has successfully located the 'Gonçalo Festas'. Search for the missing Indonesian crew member has been suspended.
Five of those arrested have been released.
Five of those arrested have been released.
The 70-year-old victim suffered a sudden illness at Praia da Saúde. They were assisted by a lifeguard and the INEM emergency services.
They purchased several high-end mobile phones in the names of the 82 deceived customers.
In yet another disturbing incident of drivers ‘refusing to stop’ for routine police roadside checks, a GNR police officer has been run over in Almada. This time it was a The post GNR officer run over by driver disobeying orders to stop in Almada appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A motorcycle rider disobeyed a stop order in the Costa da Caparica area (Almada) and struck a GNR officer, who sustained minor injuries.
A diver says the crew received several awards for the amount of fish caught.
Animals living in the Arrábida mountains are increasingly searching for food in urban areas and beaches within the Setúbal municipality.
Starting Sunday, the search will be resumed by the NRP Sagitário.
Six people were rescued after a boat sank in Sesimbra. One person remains missing.
Victims were in the water for about four hours, drifting at sea.
