The Judiciary Police (PJ) is launching an awareness campaign via social media and in-person visits to nightlife venues and academic events to prevent the chemical adulteration of drinks.
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Read today’s briefingThe Polícia Judiciária (PJ) reported 3,112 sexual crimes in the first ten months of 2026, a 12.1% increase compared to the same period in 2025. This includes 1,899 crimes against sexual self-determination and 1,213 crimes against sexual freedom, with an unspecified number linked to chemical submission (drink spiking). The PJ is initiating awareness campaigns in nightlife venues and festivals to alert the public to these risks.
The PSP is conducting proximity policing visits to elderly residents to provide safety advice and crime prevention tips.
The local council is distributing 5,000 wristbands to students attending the 'Caloirada aos Montes' academic festival, which runs until Sunday, 1 November. The wristbands are designed to detect common substances associated with chemical submission (such as GHB, ketamine, or burundanga) in beverages by changing color upon contact.