A 38-year-old man was arrested for drug trafficking because he was suspected of aid for the entry of tons of hashish into the country in the Olhão area.
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09/11/2026
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Umr. Man was arrested by the Judicial Police (JP) in flagrant offense in Olhão, in possession of 100 hashish bales, which represents a total of 4.5 tons of this drug.
The man was arrested in the framework of an investigation, which relied on the support of the Republican National Guard (GNR), the activity of a criminal group in the region.
The suspect was responsible for the narcotics product, which was inside a vehicle hidden in a plot located in the rural area of Olhão.
The vehicle was a stolen goods transport van and had within it the illegal cargo seized, which is presumed to have been transported to the site by sea, through the channels of the Ria Formosa, says PJ in a statement.
The detainee, aged 38 and with a police record, will be present the first judicial interrogation, to apply coercion measures.
The investigation continues to determine the full extent of criminal activity, says this security force.