The Republican National Guard (GNR) arrested five people on Monday for driving under the influence of alcohol and drug trafficking, in traffic inspection operations and in establishments in the municipality of Albufeira.
The police action took place within the scope of the “Portugal Semper Seguro” campaign, with the aim of “promoting the reinforcement of the feeling of security and the reduction of general crime rates in the municipality of Albufeira”, indicated the Territorial Command of the GNR of Faro in a statement .
According to the security force, three commercial establishments and 45 foreign citizens were inspected, with the operation resulting in the arrest of four people for driving under the influence of alcohol and one for drug trafficking and the seizure of 224 doses of hashish.
17 traffic offenses were also filed, five for drug consumption, five for violations of labor and social security legislation and three for general police purposes, the GNR specified.
The operation involved a total of 39 soldiers from the criminal investigation, borders, intervention and traffic areas.
The “Portugal Semper Seguro” campaign, which has been taking place across the country, aims to “increase citizens’ sense of security”, through joint actions involving security forces and State agencies.
The initiative, under the coordination of the Internal Security System (SIS), includes the PSP, Judicial Police, Authority for Working Conditions, Social Security, Tax Authority, Food and Economic Security Authority and the Agency for Integration, Migrations and Asylum.
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