A drug trafficking suspect tried to run over a military officer of the National Republican Guard during a police operation. The situation occurred when authorities were trying to intercept the fleeing suspect.
Faced with the attempted running over, the GNR military officer was forced to fire into the air as a way to stop the individual's escape. The action was aimed at protecting the physical integrity of the military officer in the face of imminent danger.
The incident falls within the context of a broader operation to combat drug trafficking carried out by Portuguese authorities. The GNR has been intensifying enforcement and anti-drug crime actions throughout the country.
