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The Metropolitan Police Command of Lisbon of the Public Security Police, in its area of ​​responsibility, continuing the objectives of prevention and deterrence of crime and illicit activities in general, carried out 81 operations in the period between 07h00 on December 22 and 07h00 on 29^th December, and arrested 133 persons for the following:

• 30 Driving under the influence of alcohol;
• 24 Theft;
• 19 Trafficking in drugs;
• 18 Other Crimes;
• 15 Driving without legal authorization;
• 11 As a result of an Arrest Warrant;
• 8 Resistance and coercion on employee;
• 4 Illegal possession of a weapon;
• 3 Disobedience; and
• 1 Theft;

From the operational activity, it was possible to apprehend the following material: 42 Weapons, 4 blank weapons; 3 shotguns; 03 Shotguns; two rounds of 6.35 mm ammunition; one revolver, one weapon of calibre 7,65 mm; 98 rounds of ammunition.

Narcotics seized

13,518.06 Doses of narcotic product suspected of being Hashish;

1,100.35 Doses of narcotic product suspected to be Cocaine; and

81.70 Doses of narcotic product suspected of being Heroin.

Road accidents

• Total Accidents: 348. Including one death; six seriously injured and 99 with slight injuries:

From 22-26 December, the National Republican Guard (GNR) intensified road patrolling for the busiest roads at this time of year.  During this period there 933 accidents, resulting in seven deaths, 19 serious injuries and 299 minor injuries.

The results of the GNR operations were 2 825 caught or speeding; 308 for driving under the influence of alcohol, of which 93 with a blood alcohol content equal to or greater than 1.2 g / l, 211 for improper use of the mobile phone while driving and 196 for incorrect or non-use of seat belt.

The military engaged in this operation had as a priority the prevention of road accidents, ensuring traffic flow and support to all road users, in order to provide them with a safe trip.

 

The Judiciary Police, through the Northern Board, have identified and arrested six men caught in the act following numerous cases of breaking into properties committed during the last two weeks in the northern region of Portugal.

The modus operandi used was the scaling and burglary of houses located in areas with residents of high socioeconomic status These occoured in the evening, taking advantage of the fact that the residents had not yet returned home after work.

During 16^th/.17^th December three robberies took place at homes in the areas of Braga and Oliveira de Azeméis.

The criminal group has been in Portugal since the beginning of November, and there are strong indications that have committed dozens of thefts throughout the country.

The crimes in question have provoked a great social alarm, since they are committed with great efficiency and professionalism, targeting commercial establishments and houses from which high value goods have been stolen and immediately sent overseas.

Following the investigation it was possible to apprehend the detainees and about €13.000 in cash, vehicles, presumably false identification documents, caps and disguises, gloves, electric grinders, and other objects that were carried in backpacks for the commission of the crimes.

Those now detained, of foreign nationality, aged between 24 and 43 years old, all resident abroad, are part of a larger international criminal organization suspected of having committed several other crimes of this nature in the northern part of Portugal.

The detainees have appeared for first judicial interrogation and application of conditions.

The Food and Economic Security Authority (ASAE) has opened 23 criminal cases for the sale, circulation and concealment of counterfeit products and HAS seized almost 30,000 articles in enforcement actions in several cities.

In a statement, the ASAE said that the 29,718 counterfeited articles seized, namely sports shoes, knitwear, belts, bags and wallets, fashion accessories, glasses, watches and perfumes, have a value of €330,000.

The inspectors also seized two thousand euros in cash.

The operations were carried out in the last two weeks in Lisbon, Leiria, Porto, Tagilde, Guimaraes, Palmela and Cascais, were directed to stores, street vendors and  establishments selling directly to the public and also social networking sites offering products online.

The storm is southwest of the British Isles and will gradually move eastwards

The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) forecasts more rain, wind and increased sea turmoil between late afternoon on Tuesday and the early hours of Wednesday 27^th December.  This is due to the passage of a cold front associated with the Bruno depression, explains the IPMA.

All districts of continental Portugal are under yellow warning, except five in the north of the country that are under orange warning. In the south, the warning is because of the wind and also high seas in the coastal districts. The centre and north are under alert because of rain, with Porto, Braga, Viana do Castelo, Vila Real and Guarda under orange warning.

The Depression Bruno lies to the southwest of the British Isles and will gradually move to the east. Continental Portugal will be affected with moderate to strong wind expected, with gusts up to 80 km / h, reaching 110/120 km / h in the highlands of the north and centre regions. The precipitation will reach the whole territory, being more intense in the north and centre regions.

On the west coast, the effects of the Bruno depression will be felt until 28^th December, with waves from the northwest 4 to 5 meters, reaching 5 to 6 meters north of Cape Carvoeiro, and swells of 10 metres.

One man died and five were injured, one of them in serious condition, in a case what is thought to be carbon monoxide poisoning, in Beja

According to the District Command of Relief Operations (CDOS) of Beja, the alert was given at 09.37 hrs on 24^th December, at Rua Pedro Soares, Beja.

Beja Hospital source told the Lusa news agency that the deceased is a 36-year-old man and the injured, aged 26-36, are under observation in that hospital unit, all of whom are of foreign nationality.

In the aid to the victims were involved 11 elements of the firefighters of Beja, aided by six vehicles, an emergency medical and resuscitation (VMER) and elements of the PSP.

Comment

Although the cause of death has yet to be established people are reminded to have plenty on ventilation when using fuels such as gas, oil, coal and wood.

Five people were assisted on site by inhalation of fumes

A fire destroyed a rural tourism unit on Sunday 24th December in Alandroal county, in the Évora district, where 55 people had to be removed by the authorities, a Civil Protection source told Lusa.

According to the same source, five people were assisted at the site from inhalation of fumes, and there was no need to transport them to the hospital.

Civil Protection indicated that it was a building divided into apartments that “burned in full” and reported that guests were taken to another tourist unit owned by the same owner.

The fire alert was given at 16:18 and the fire came to a resolution at 18:25. The case is being investigated by police authorities.

At the site were five fire brigades (with 13 vehicles), the GNR and the municipal services of Civil Protection of Alandroal.

ASAE has seized 16 bottles of “Barca Velha” wine from the 1981, 1985, 2000 and 2004 harvests, as well as two bottles of “Pêra Manca” from 2008, which could total around 10,000 euros.

These Portuguese wines, ranked among the best in the world, were counterfeit and were being sold online and bottled auctions in Lisbon and Leiria.

The investigations also detected fakes of “Barca Velha” from 2000 and 2004, whose average market value is around 600 euros per bottle, and from 1981 and 1985, with values ​​of 400 euros per bottle. Fake packaging was mixed with genuine bottles.

The Food and Economic Security Authority, through its National Information and Criminal Investigation Unit, has been carrying out investigations, throughout this year, in view of the authenticity of “Barca Velha” (Sogrape) and “Pêra Manca” wine bottles (Eugénio de Almeida Foundation) that are being sold and in circulation in the market. The investigations were directed to the Crimes of Merchandise Fraud, Sale and Circulation of Counterfeit Goods.

 

The Vila Real Territorial Command, through the Transit Detachment of Vila Real, on December 22 and 26, will carry out joint patrols with the Civil Guard of the Traffic Association of Verin, on the border of Vila Verde da Raia – Chaves.

The aim of the operation is to prevent road accidents, to ensure traffic flow and to support all road users, in order to provide them with safe transportation in entering Portugal.

The area is, the northern part of the district, and roads A24 and A75, which will have an increase in traffic, as a result of the movement of a high number of people in the celebration of the Christmas season.

The GNR  Intervention Unit Protection and Relief Group (GIPS) of the Intervention Unit was awarded on 18^th December at 10:30 am, in Praça do Comércio in Lisbon, by His Excellency the Prime Minister, Dr. António Costa, with the Distinguished Public Safety Services Gold Medal.

GIPS has as its specific mission the implementation of first-line prevention and intervention actions, throughout the national territory, in an emergency situation of protection and relief, particularly in cases of forest fires or hazardous materials, catastrophes and major accidents.

In order to carry out its mission, 584 military personnel have been deployed in 22 Air Force Centers, which carried out around 7,000 patrols and covered more than 700,000 kms during 2017. GIPS also carried out 4,403 helicopter based initial attacks of forest fires, having achieved a success rate of 98.03% and 449 extended land attacks, in a total of 1473 hours of intervention.

The military ceremony included a Military Parade and an exhibition of means of the various specialties of that Subunit.

The Distinguished Public Security Services Gold Medal intends to distinguish the subunit by the fulfilment of varied missions, with a high degree of complexity and visibility. These in many ways contribute to project the image of the Republican National Guard beyond borders, bringing honour and recognition to the country, and has thus has been publicly recognised