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The national director of the Judicial Police, Carlos Cabreiro, is facing a criminal complaint for abuse of power and falsehood in court, related to illegal wiretaps in the Football Leaks case. (translated)

Diretor da PJ alvo de denúncia por escuta proibida

A 40-year-old man, originally from North Africa, was arrested in Lagoa, Algarve, after seriously stabbing two victims with whom he shared a house, in an attack motivated by religious disagreements. (translated)

Homem esfaqueia duas pessoas no Algarve

The Judicial Police arrested a man at Lisbon airport who was trying to transport 12 kilograms of cocaine, and he is in preventive custody while investigations into his connection to a criminal network continue. (translated)

Aeroporto. Homem detido por transportar 12 quilos de cocaína

The case of Luís Neves exposes operational flaws in the Judicial Police, a supposed war among various police forces, and the need for greater transparency about the behind-the-scenes of these entities. (translated)

O que revelam os casos de Luís Neves sobre a polícia?

The Judicial Police (PJ) arrested a man at Lisbon airport who was trying to enter Portugal with 3.4 kg of cocaine brought from South America, which was to be distributed in the country, thanks to international cooperation that allowed the identification of the suspect as a carrier for a criminal organization. (translated)

PJ detém homem com 3 kg de cocaína no aeroporto de Lisboa

The Judicial Police (PJ) in Portugal dismantled a well-organized group that, over two years, stole 80 thousand euros from dozens of people by posing as interested buyers of advertised goods on the internet and using a network of "money mules" to cover up the traces of their crimes. (translated)

PJ. Rede desmantelada fez burla de 80 mil euros

A 53-year-old man was detained by the Judicial Police in Vila Real as a suspect of starting at least five forest fires in the village of Moura Morta, in a case involving 15 fires investigated using the same method. (translated)

Detido suspeito de atear pelo menos 5 fogos no Peso da Régua

A 48-year-old man was arrested in Montijo on suspicion of child pornography, after the Judiciary Police seized dozens of files containing images and videos of children involved in sexually explicit behavior. (translated)

Detido homem no Montijo por crimes de pornografia de menores

The Judicial Police and the Spanish National Police seized 3,350 kilograms of cocaine and arrested three men in an operation investigating drug trafficking from Latin America to Europe, with the arrests taking place in Torremolinos, Marbella, and Portugal. (translated)

Mais de três toneladas de cocaína apreendidas pela PJ

A 31-year-old man was arrested on the A6 by the Judiciary Police after being caught transporting 1,532 kilograms of cocaine valued at 70 million euros, along with firearms and other items related to drug trafficking. (translated)

Detido na A6 com cocaína avaliada em 70 milhões de euros

A 60-year-old man was arrested in the Azores for sexual crimes against a 12-year-old girl and for possession of prohibited weapons, including two firearms and more than 200 rounds of ammunition, following an investigation initiated based on a report from the victim's father. (translated)

Detido nos Açores por crimes sexuais e posse de armas

The Judicial Police in Lisbon arrested 20 people, including 17 men and 3 women, suspected of supplying drugs to prisons as part of Operation Tranca Segura, seizing significant amounts of money and drugs, including heroin and cocaine, and this investigation revealed an organized structure with a leader who had been imprisoned for drug trafficking in Peru. (translated)

15h. PJ deteve 20 pessoas suspeitas de fornecimento de droga

In the operation Tranca Segura, the Judiciary Police arrested 20 people suspected of drug trafficking to the prison establishments of Guarda, Coimbra, and Lamego, using unusual methods such as transporting hashish in the body and cocaine disguised as food. (translated)

"Tranca Segura": PJ detém 20 pessoas por tráfico de droga

The Judicial Police detained a 50-year-old woman suspected of causing five forest fires in Tarouca, between July 23 and August 9, 2026, endangering dense forest areas and nearby residences. (translated)

PJ detém mulher suspeita de atear cinco fogos em Tarouca

The article analyzes the investigation within the Portuguese judicial police (PJ), where allegations arise among former directors, while five different institutions are conducting audits and investigations related to the activities of the current director, Luís Nevise. (translated)

A guerra na PJ: quem mente com quantos dentes?

Minister of Justice, Rita Alarcão Júdice, stated that the purpose of the investigations by the Judicial Police is to protect the institutions, ensuring the independence of the inquiries and asserting that it is not about one minister investigating another, while the national director of the PJ, Carlos Cabreiro, promised to ascertain all responsibilities in the ongoing investigation. (translated)

12h. PJ. Ministra da Justiça quer proteger instituições

The article discusses the audits of the Judicial Police and Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's response to the need to restore trust in the institution through an objective investigation regarding former PJ director Luís Neves, while Justice Minister Rita Alarcão Júdice emphasizes the importance of these processes for protecting public trust. (translated)

As notícias das 13h

The Judicial Police (PJ) participated in an international operation that resulted in the arrest of 78 people and the dismantling of one of the largest networks of human trafficking and drugs in Spain, with operational bases in Portugal, also involving the seizure of 18 boats and various amounts of cash and weaponry. (translated)

PJ ajuda a desmantelar rede de tráfico em Espanha

The article focuses on Minister Luís Nevea, who claims that he acted on the side of good in connection with financial irregularities, while the government tries to save his situation; however, pressure on the minister continues to grow due to an investigation linked to his possible involvement in corruption scandals at consulates in Brazil. (translated)

O "lado do bem" chega para salvar o ministro Luís Neves?

The article focuses on Operation Agendódromo, an investigation into corruption allegations at the Portuguese consulate in Rio de Janeiro, which led to a trial against former Judicial Police director Luís Neves, and highlights the involvement of major criminal organizations and international cooperation in the investigation. (translated)

"Agendódromo". A investigação que leva Luís Neves a tribunal