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GNR detains man transporting 172 fuel jerry cans

Diário de Coimbra6 September 2026 at 12:00

The Republican National Guard detained a man who was transporting illegal fuel in a goods vehicle. The seizure occurred during a road traffic enforcement operation.

A total of 172 fuel jerry cans were seized, amounting to 4,300 liters of fuel. The man was transporting the cargo illegally in his goods vehicle.

The road traffic enforcement operation allowed authorities to identify and detain the suspect, who was taken into custody. The seized fuel was confiscated by the competent authorities.

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