GNR fires warning shots to stop drug trafficking suspect fleeing in Tavira
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GNR fires warning shots to stop drug trafficking suspect fleeing in Tavira

Correio da Manhã5 September 2026 at 08:26

The Republican National Guard fired warning shots to stop a suspect of drug trafficking who attempted to flee by car in Tavira. The man, whose identity is not disclosed, attempted to escape in a vehicle after authorities arrived at the scene. The GNR used the shots as a measure to prevent the individual from fleeing. The incident occurred in Tavira and involves a drug trafficking case, although the article does not provide more details about the operation or the outcome of the intervention.

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