Around 30 people arrive by boat at Sesimbra beach and escape authorities
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Around 30 people arrive by boat at Sesimbra beach and escape authorities

Record6 September 2026 at 11:18

Around 30 people arrived by boat at Sesimbra beach and managed to escape authorities. The arrival happened in the early hours of this Sunday, with a fisherman raising the alert at dawn.

Authorities immediately triggered search operations, both at sea and on land, to locate the individuals who managed to flee. Searches are ongoing to identify and intercept the people involved.

The case is being investigated by the competent authorities, who have not yet disclosed details about the origin of the individuals or the exact circumstances that allowed the escape.

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