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GNR officer arrested for illegal security work at popular Lisbon nightclub

During a police raid on a nightclub in Lisbon on Sunday, authorities arrested seven people, including an active GNR officer working as an unlicensed security guard while carrying a personal firearm. Additionally, five individuals were arrested for being in Portugal illegally. The nightclub's operations have been suspended due to hygiene violations.

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While this is an individual incident, it highlights ongoing enforcement actions against unlicensed private security and irregular migration status in nightlife venues; if you are in the country without valid residency documentation, be aware that authorities are conducting targeted checks.

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