Latest news and stories about public safety in daily life in Setúbal, Portugal for expats and residents.
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.
The crime occurred at 07:00. The Judiciary Police are on the scene to investigate the shooting.
A 25-year-old defendant fired several shots in the street before New Year's Eve, hitting two brothers. The youngest, aged nine, succumbed to his injuries. He has now requested release from prison, but judges have denied the request.
The suspect ended up being admitted to the psychiatric ward after pointing a weapon at the officers.
The facts were reported to the Judicial Court of Setúbal
A woman was injured by glass shards. They fled with items valued at 10,000 euros.
In addition to the prohibited firearm (class A) and two bladed weapons, a light vehicle was also seized during the operation.
A 36-year-old man went into cardiorespiratory arrest and was pulled from the water by a member of the public. Death was declared at the scene despite resuscitation efforts performed by emergency teams.
The National Maritime Authority states that, despite resuscitation efforts, it was not possible to reverse the cardiorespiratory arrest.
A 36-year-old man went into cardiorespiratory arrest and was pulled from the water by a member of the public. Death was declared at the scene despite resuscitation efforts performed by emergency teams.
Victim hit in the Quinta Fonte da Prata neighbourhood. He was taken to the hospital in a private car.
PSP officers from Baixa da Banheira, on the south bank of the Tagus, caught the thief moments after the robbery.
Operation “Choco” took place along the Portuguese coast
46-year-old man arrested by the GNR.
It is expressly forbidden to remain, cross, or circulate in the marked area, specifically on the sands between the S. João beach pier and the Santo António pier. Violation of this rule constitutes an offense punishable by a fine between 30 and 100 euros, which may be increased to 300 euros for legal entities.
The Portuguese Environment Agency (APA) reinforces the warning, stating that it is “forbidden for people to stay, cross, or circulate in the marked area” on the sands between the S. João beach pier and the Santo António pier.
Violation of this rule constitutes an offence punishable by a fine between 30 and 100 euros, which may be increased up to 300 euros in the case of a legal entity.
The APA states that 'staying, crossing, or walking in the marked area is strictly prohibited'.
The Barreiro PSP arrested a 26-year-old man who terrorised local shopkeepers. He has been remanded in custody.
The victim was shot in Torre da Marinha on Tuesday night.
The victim was shot in Torre da Marinha on Tuesday night.
The PSP (Public Security Police) responded to the incident and notified the Judiciary Police.
Firefighters were called to a swimming pool company in the municipality of Montijo. No injuries were reported.
The youths, aged 17 and 20, only targeted the 'Xandite' pastry shop employee in Almada after studying their targets.
The young man had been missing since April 1st.
