The Public Security Police issued an alert about the increase in illegal immigrants arriving in Portugal by train and bus. The phenomenon has been identified at the borders and secondary routes of the country.
The head of UNEF (National Unit for Foreigners and Borders) stated that this situation is not "exactly new", but that, given PSP's perception and analysis of available data, "these secondary movements relative to Portugal have increased".
Readers are affected because the increase in irregular immigration may have an impact on security services and migratory flow in the country. The information is relevant for those following border and migration policy issues in Portugal, following PSP data and perceptions about secondary movements of immigrants.
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