Latest news and stories about public safety in Setúbal, Portugal for expats and residents.
Two foreign workers, aged 26 and 28, were found dead following a landslide at a Pestana Hotel Group construction site in Porto Covo, where they were working in a trench.
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 semi-trailer seized during a major anti-cocaine operation disappeared from a Judicial Police impound lot and was discovered at the facilities of Construbarcelos, a company owned by a friend of Minister of Internal Administration Luís Neves. The PJ has launched an inquiry into the unauthorized movement of the asset, while questions arise regarding the contractor's ties to the former PJ director and ongoing construction work at the Minister's private residence.
The Portuguese government is considering extending the national state of alert into next week as extreme heat and ongoing wildfires, particularly in Vouzela, continue to threaten the region.
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.
The Portuguese Judiciary Police conducted searches targeting members of the Collective for the Liberation of Palestine, investigating allegations of criminal association, incitement to crime, and other offenses.
Paulo Abreu dos Santos, a former aide to the Minister of Justice, faces nearly 8,000 charges related to child abuse and the possession of child pornography, with hundreds of counts involving the recording of a 10-year-old child at a religious site.
A woman in Palmela has died after waiting over an hour for emergency medical assistance, highlighting critical concerns regarding the availability and maintenance of emergency vehicles.
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.
The Almada City Council has extended the alert status due to ongoing landslide risks on the cliffs of Costa da Caparica and Porto Brandão, following several incidents that have occurred since the onset of recent storms.
Update: Ongoing Landslide Risks The municipality of Almada has recorded several landslides on the cliffs of Costa da Caparica and Porto Brandão, a situation that has not yet been resolved.
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has proposed discussions on establishing a disaster fund in Portugal to address damages from increasing natural disasters, such as recent floods. During a visit to the flooded area of Alcácer do Sal, he highlighted the need for financial relief for businesses affected by such calamities, especially those without insurance. He noted that similar funds exist in the European Union and emphasized the opportunity presented by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) to support this initiative.
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 Setúbal Judiciary Police arrested two men, aged 23 and 25, who stoned a 17-year-old youth in the head and stabbed him in the ear. The victim was hospitalised.
Judiciary Police make five arrests and seize approximately 100 kilograms of drugs.
The drugs entered the country disguised in spices and were being extracted by the suspects. The estimated amount of cocaine found is around 100 kilograms.
The Judicial Police (PJ) conducted an operation on Tuesday (October 27) identifying a house in the municipality of Santiago do Cacém where a laboratory for extracting cocaine was being set up. The drugs arrived in Portugal mixed with cinnamon and other spices from a South American country. Six foreign nationals, aged 30 to 58, were arrested. During the 'Spice' operation, authorities seized a large quantity of tainted spices along with extraction equipment and chemicals. Police estimate approximately 100 kilograms of cocaine may have been present. The suspects are awaiting their first judicial interrogation.
Suspects, aged 23 and 25, caught by the Setúbal Judicial Police. They left the victim unconscious after a barbaric assault.
With this stoppage, the union demands that the Government fulfil what has already been negotiated regarding the regulation of overtime pay and a multi-year promotion plan.
The culling operation on the ground, according to the City Council, was carried out in a coordinated manner between the Directorate-General for Food and Veterinary Affairs, the Municipal Veterinary Office, and the Municipal Civil Protection Service.
An investigation by the national anti-trafficking unit dismantled a structure in the Seixal municipality. Four fully equipped speedboats were found ready to enter the water.
17 personnel supported by seven vehicles were mobilised to the scene.
Operation Dry Dock dismantled a warehouse in Seixal used for logistical support for maritime drug trafficking. 12 engines, six vehicles, and 6,600 litres of fuel were seized.
