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Illegal immigrants: "travel from European country to country" seeking legalization and end up in PortugalPhoto by TheOtherKev on Pexels
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Illegal immigrants: "travel from European country to country" seeking legalization and end up in Portugal

CNN Portugal14 September 2026 at 08:22

The chief superintendent of the PSP, Bastos Leitão, spoke about an alert issued by this security force regarding the arrival of irregular immigrants in Portugal. The Portuguese police warned about a specific pattern of irregular migration within Europe.

According to the PSP's alert, illegal immigrants are traveling through several European countries seeking legalization opportunities. This continuous movement from country to country within Europe ultimately leads many of these immigrants to end their journey in Portugal.

The situation raises concerns among Portuguese authorities, who are trying to manage this irregular migratory flow. Bastos Leitão, as the highest-ranking leader of the PSP, was the voice responsible for conveying this warning about the reality that security forces face on the ground.

Why this matters

Readers in Portugal are directly affected by these migratory flows, as they represent additional pressure on security services and integration policies. The PSP's alert indicates that Portugal is becoming a preferential destination for irregular immigrants who have already attempted to legalize themselves in other European countries, which may have implications for police resource management and for the immigration debate in the country.

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