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An illegal wiretap on the A5

Correio da Manhã28 August 2026 at 00:31

The Record newspaper reported the existence of an illegal phone wiretap that was reportedly carried out on the A5 motorway. This wiretap involves Carlos Cabreiro, former PSP commander. The episode has a legal dimension, related to the illegality of intercepting communications, and an ethical dimension, raising questions about the methods used. The case was revealed by the Record newspaper, which brought this episode to public attention, which is now under public scrutiny.

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