Henrique Gouveia e Melo analyzed Portugal's role in narcotics routes destined for Europe. The admiral stated that the country's geography places Portugal "on the main routes for cocaine and hashish." This geographic position makes the country particularly vulnerable to drug trafficking.
The situation is having significant consequences for the Portuguese prison system. Gouveia e Melo warned that the country is "filling its prisons with dangerous and powerful criminals," highlighting the seriousness of the problem.
The article does not present specific data on seized quantities or numbers of arrests related to drug trafficking.
