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PJ arrests man suspected of trying to kill nephew on São Miguel island

jornalacores9.pt11 September 2026 at 20:33

The Judicial Police arrested a 58-year-old man suspected of trying to kill his nephew in the municipality of Ponta Delgada, on São Miguel island, in the Azores. The information was released through a press statement issued by the Criminal Investigation Department of the Azores.

The motive for the crime is allegedly related to a conflict associated with drug trafficking and consumption, according to the authorities. The incident reportedly occurred in the municipality of Ponta Delgada.

The arrest was carried out by the PJ, which did not reveal further details about the specific circumstances of the crime or the victim's condition. The case is being investigated by the competent authorities.

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