GNR registers 163 domestic violence crimes in the first half of the yearPhoto by RyanMcGuire on Pexels
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GNR registers 163 domestic violence crimes in the first half of the year

Observador11 September 2026 at 13:39

The Republican National Guard registered 163 crimes of domestic violence and abuse during the first half of the year. This number was revealed as a balance of GNR's activity during this period.

From the investigations carried out, 14 search warrants were executed. The authorities highlight the importance of reporting as a fundamental duty to combat these crimes.

The GNR reinforces to the population the need to report cases of domestic violence, warning that this is a civic obligation to protect victims.

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