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Drug cartel schemes prostitution network in the new White Elephant, in Lisbon

Now11 September 2026 at 15:22

A drug cartel is allegedly involved in managing a prostitution network at the Elefante Branco, in Lisbon. The Public Prosecutor is the source of this accusation against the suspects of this criminal scheme.

According to the investigation, more than 500 women are believed to have been sexually exploited at this location. This is a significant number of victims involved in this network.

The Elefante Branco is a problematic neighborhood of Lisbon, known for issues related to drug trafficking and criminality. The area has been targeted by periodic police operations to combat these illegal activities.

The Public Prosecutor continues to investigate the case, seeking evidence to confirm the link between the drug cartel and the prostitution network in that area of the Portuguese capital.

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