GNR detains 16 people in five days in the district of Castelo BrancoPhoto by alexandre saraiva carniato on Pexels
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GNR detains 16 people in five days in the district of Castelo Branco

Notícias de Coimbra4 September 2026 at 11:35

The Territorial Command of the GNR of Castelo Branco carried out operations between August 26 and 30, 2026, resulting in the detention of 16 people in the district of Castelo Branco. The detentions occurred over five days of action by the National Republican Guard. The article does not specify the alleged crimes committed by the detained individuals nor does it provide more details about the operations carried out. The available information only indicates the number of detentions, the time period, and the geographic location of the GNR's actions.

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