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Guard Training Interrupted in Portalegre Due to Bedbug Plague
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Guard Training Interrupted in Portalegre Due to Bedbug Plague

Correio da Manhã15 September 2026 at 16:11

The training of guards was interrupted in Portalegre due to a bedbug plague. The Professional Association of Guards (APG/GNR) communicated this interruption, stating that the situation required the suspension of training activities at the location.

The union organization also revealed that it has been receiving reports of the existence of cockroaches in addition to bedbugs. This information was shared by APG/GNR as part of their statement about the conditions of the space where the training was taking place.

The incident directly affects the guards who were carrying out their training in the city of Portalegre. The presence of the insects was considered incompatible with the normal continuation of training activities.

Why this matters

Guards in training in Portalegre see their training process interrupted for sanitary reasons, which may delay the entry of new professionals into the GNR. The situation reflects maintenance and hygiene problems in the training infrastructure that directly affect future agents.

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