54-year-old man detained by GNR in Sines with drugs and firearm
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54-year-old man detained by GNR in Sines with drugs and firearm

Correio da Manhã11 September 2026 at 11:17

A 54-year-old man was detained by the National Republican Guard in Sines for possession of drugs and a firearm. The detention occurred on a public road during an operation by the authorities.

The individual displayed suspicious behavior when the security forces approached, which led to his identification and subsequent detention. During the approach, drugs and a firearm were found in his possession.

The authorities proceeded with the seizure of the illicit material found during the intervention. The man was made a suspect and the authorities report that the case will follow the usual legal procedures.

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