The GNR intercepted a suspicious speedboat navigating on the Tagus and detained five occupants. The vessel was intercepted during a inspection operation by the Portuguese authorities.
The five detained suspects are aged between 17 and 41. They were all made formal suspects on suspicion of smuggling.
The speedboat was carrying 64 fuel drums. The cargo will now be analyzed as part of the ongoing investigation.
The detention on the Tagus represents a blow to fuel smuggling in Portugal, directly affecting those who illegally trade fuel in the Lisbon and Tagus Valley region. The five suspects, including a minor aged 17, now face formal charges, which may result in significant prison sentences and fines.
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