On 19th June 2014 GNR Silves with the support of the GNR Intervention Unit Faro, executed a search warrant at a property in Vales de Pera, Pera.
The operation, which took place following an investigation into a crime of drug trafficking, culminating in the arrest of a citizen aged 43 years residing locally, indicted for the crime of drug trafficking and possession of prohibited weapons.
During the search of the residence 80 individual doses of hashish, 26 meters of cannabis still in the growth phase (in pots) and 4 meters of mature cannabis already in the drying phase were seized. Also seized were 112 grams of dried cannabis leaf saltiva, an extendable baton, a baton and a taser weapon. The property contained a greenhouse for the cultivation of cannabis plants, consisting of solar panel wind turbine, which were also seized.
The detainee is to appear at the Judicial District Court of Silves for determination of remand measures
- UK Action Fraud under investigation: victims misled and mocked as police fail to investigate
- Ryan Air strike enters its first day
- Allegations of SEF services being sold on the internet.
- HAZARDOUS GOODS VEHICLE DRIVERS STRIKE CALLED OFF
- Seven fishermen saved after four days drifting in Madeira
- Spanish and Portuguese police dismantle cocaine trafficking network
- Eleven Russians accused of drug trafficking and criminal association in Cape Verde’s biggest drug bust
- Hazardous vehicles drive’ strike
- Some Tips During the Fuel Crisis
- ANTRAM ACCUSES DRIVERS UNIONS OF FAILING DEADLINE TO ASSIGN WORKERS TO ENSURE MINIMUM FUEL DELIVERIES ARE MET
- Algarve – Alert Situation Statement | Energy Crisis
- Press Release – Alert Situation Statement Energy Crisis
- Minister of Internal Administration ensures that emergency network will respond to priority state functions
- Fuel Rationing during drivers strike
- Safety concerning the storage and transportation of Jerry Cans containing fuel
