GNR seized a weapon and ammunition in Viseu as part of a domestic violence investigation, the city's Territorial Command revealed. The house search resulted in the seizure of a semiautomatic pistol and 25 ammunition, which were in an illegal situation.
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11/11/2026
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Lusa
A GNR seized today in Viseu a weapon and ammunition, in the framework of an investigation into a crime of domestic violence, announced the Territorial Command of that city.
In a press release, the Viseu Territorial Post of the Republican National Guard (GNR), reports that the military carried out a home search, which culminated in the “apprehension of a semiautomatic pistol FN 1905, caliber 6.35mm; and 25 ammunition, caliber 6.35 mm”.
The search, and consequent apprehension, was made following a complaint for the crime of domestic violence, presented by a woman “for being threatened by her husband,” Lusa told GNR.
To the agency Lusa, the source of the Guard said that, according to the investigation that took place in the municipality of Viseu, about three months ago, it was found that the weapon was “in an illegal situation” and “was not used”.
The facts have been communicated to the Viseu Judicial Court.