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PJ arrests two men for robberies and kidnapping in Minho

Observador12 September 2026 at 14:54

The Judicial Police arrested two men, aged 35 and 24, suspected of committing robberies and kidnappings in the Minho region. The crimes reportedly targeted stores specializing in mobile phone sales.

The stores targeted by the robberies were located in Braga and Guimarães, both in the Braga district. The suspects allegedly operated in these two locations.

The two men were formally accused of robbery and kidnapping crimes, following the operation carried out by the Judicial Police.

The detention comes within the scope of an investigation that aimed to identify those responsible for these crimes in the Minho region.

Why this matters

Readers in Minho, particularly in Braga and Guimarães, are directly affected by these crimes, which represent a risk to the security of mobile phone stores in the region. The detention of these individuals may bring a greater sense of security to the local community after a wave of robberies targeting commercial establishments.

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