Immigration
Human trafficking and illegal immigration. PJ detains 11 people in Portugal in an international operation that led to 262 arrests
The international operation 'Communis Maris', led by Interpol and involving the Polícia Judiciária (PJ), PSP, and GNR, resulted in 262 arrests globally, with 11 in Portugal. The Portuguese arrests involved eight people for logistical support in maritime drug trafficking and three for document forgery, following border and residency monitoring conducted between 5 and 8 October.
Why it matters
While this is a police enforcement action rather than a change to immigration law, it highlights ongoing, coordinated efforts by Portuguese authorities to monitor borders and the status of foreigners in the country.Diário de NotíciasRead original ↗
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