The investigation team from the Repórter SÁBADO programme infiltrated the Mouraria neighbourhood in Lisbon to document the situation of degradation and drug trafficking in the area. The investigation revealed that the local population is forced to coexist daily with drug dealers and users.
The neighbourhood presents multiple signs of degradation across various points, showing a situation that has worsened over time. The presence of the so-called "drug supermarket" in Mouraria is one of the central problems identified by the programme's team.
The signs of degradation multiply and are presented as revealing the ineffectiveness of both police action and local authorities in resolving the problem. This inability of authorities to respond is pointed out as one of the factors enabling the continuity of criminal activity in the area.
The situation in Mouraria represents a persistent challenge for authorities, with the local population suffering the direct consequences of a continued presence of drug trafficking that none of the responsible entities has yet managed to stop.
