Latest news and stories about public safety 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.
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 crime occurred at 07:00. The Judiciary Police are on the scene to investigate the shooting.
Victim was admitted to the Nossa Senhora do Rosário Hospital in serious condition
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 45-year-old man resisted arrest by the PSP in Seixal and had to be handcuffed by patrol officers.
A woman was injured by glass shards. They fled with items valued at 10,000 euros.
A woman was injured by glass shards. They fled with items valued at 10,000 euros.
During the robbery, a woman suffered injuries caused by glass shards
Near a school in Sines, a man was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm following a report made by citizens. The suspect was also allegedly carrying two bladed weapons in his vehicle.
In addition to the prohibited firearm (class A) and two bladed weapons, a light vehicle was also seized during the operation.
The suspect was also carrying two bladed weapons inside the vehicle he was driving
The alert for the accident was received at 08:48.
The two victim support offices (GAV) that opened last year in Seixal and Porto assisted nearly a thousand victims of crime, including domestic violence, the Minister of Justice stated in an interview with Lusa.
32-year-old man caught by the GNR in Fernão Ferro, Seixal. Tested twice with criminal blood alcohol levels.
A woman requested police assistance to restrain her 23-year-old grandson in Sesimbra. The officers were hospitalised.
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.
Several people remain displaced in Costa da Caparica due to the landslides that occurred two months ago.
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.
A 27-year-old man was shot while driving a car in Fonte da Prata, Moita. The Setúbal Judicial Police are investigating.
António José Seguro praises the importance of the 25th of April and wants inequalities to be overcome. Also, an accident on the A2 motorway leaves one dead and one seriously injured.
