Trailer case: Luís Neves backs down on documented transfer to contractor's facilities in Barcelos

Expresso8 September 2026 at 11:32

The Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, was heard at the Assembly of the Republic about the case of the trailer seized within the scope of Operation Pacoba. During the hearing, the government official presented a brief explanation about the trailer issue, approaching the version presented by the Judicial Police.

This change in position represents a significant retreat, since Luís Neves abandoned his previous thesis that everything was properly documented. The minister thus adopted a posture more aligned with the ongoing criminal investigation.

Operation Pacoba, which led to the seizure of the trailer, is an investigation that has been followed with interest in the Portuguese political context, given the involvement of a government member. The clarification provided by the minister comes following questions raised by deputies on this matter.

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Trailer case: Luís Neves backs down on documented transfer to contractor's facilities in Barcelos

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