Ricardo Moreira / X
The PSP once again repeated an operation similar to the one that caused controversy this week. To Rossio, he took foreign control agents.
No Largo de São Domingosin Rossio, a new police raid took place this Monday. This time, the police officers were even accompanied by members of authorities linked to the control of foreignersadvances .
Largo de São Domingos is a common meeting point for some immigrants of African origin, and on site, products originating from their countries are normally sold.
In the image, it is possible to see a PSP agent with his hands behind his head, possibly indicating to someone how he should act while being searched.
In a statement from the PSP, it is explained that the operation was prevention (“routine”) and aimed to reduce crimes and “promote a safer environment for residents, businesses and tourists” in the Santa Maria Maior neighborhood. There is also talk of mapping criminal incidents, including drug trafficking.
However, no drugs of any kind were seized at the scene. Yes, four items were seized, with an estimated value of 1000 euros, a cell phone, gold items worth 220 euros, 1570 euros in cash and 46 counterfeit sports items, with an approximate value of 2000 euros.
There were also notifications made to two foreigners “due to illegal situation”22 notices for infraction with seizures of food, clothing and footwear, as well as several seizures on suspicion of receipt crimes (possession of stolen property).
The operation took place four days after the operation on Rua do Benformoso, in Martim Moniz, under the guidance of Luís Montenegro, which has generated controversy, with a Portuguese complaint having already been issued against the government.
