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Fast boat with 7,275 liters of gasoline discovered in popular tourist zone in Algarve

Algarve Marafado11 September 2026 at 15:31

The GNR seized today, September 11th, over 7,000 liters of gasoline and a fast boat near the Almargem and Gaivota beaches, in Quarteira, in the Algarve.

The operation resulted in the discovery of a fast boat carrying 7,275 liters of gasoline, which was seized by the authorities.

The Almargem and Gaivota beaches are popular tourist areas of the Algarve region, attracting a large number of visitors during this time of year.

The content was discovered as part of a GNR operation, whose objective was to combat illegal fuel trafficking in the region.

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