Two arrested for drug trafficking in Lisbon. One assaulted PSP

Deight men, aged 39 and 48, were arrested by the Public Security Police (PSP), last Friday, October 16, in Marvila, Lisbon, for the practice of drug trafficking crimes and resistance and coercion on employee. 

In a statement, the PSP explains that “the occurrence took place in Azinhaga das Saldanhas, a place referenced by the practice of drug trafficking and consumption, when the police of the Rapid Intervention team, in the context of preventive patrolling, saw an individual selling drugs”. 

At the time of the police approach, “the suspect seller and two presumed buyers tried to get away, and it was possible to intercept the first one.”. 

The PSP points out that “at the time the police were arresting the suspect, several individuals approached the scene, pronouncing insults against the police elements, aggressively, trying to prevent arrest, attacking one of the police involved.”.

“ As a result of the aggression, the police element suffered injuries to the face and wrist, having needed hospital assistance, after which he was discharged ", points out.

PSP also notes that 21.60 doses of cocaine and 22 euros in cash were seized during the security magazine to the suspect.

The two men were arrested and taken to the prison cells of the Lisbon Metropolitan Command in order to be present to the competent judicial authority for first judicial questioning and enforcement of coercion measures.