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He jumped the fence and walked calmly along the runway at Lisbon airport

TVI Notícias31 August 2026 at 21:38

A 36-year-old Portuguese man jumped the fence at Lisbon airport and walked calmly along the runway. The incident, which was described as unusual, happened on a Sunday, early in the morning. The authorities are already investigating the case to determine the circumstances that allowed the intrusion.

The man was intercepted by the security forces present at the location and did not offer any resistance during the approach. After being captured, he was transported to the hospital, although the article does not specify the reason for going to the hospital.

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