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Police to be reinforced in Portugal

Setúbal is establishing a new Municipal Police force of 40 officers to enforce traffic, parking, environmental, and municipal regulations. The force will operate in stages across the municipality's five parishes and will have the authority to issue administrative fines and oversee construction projects, pending final ratification by the Council of Ministers.

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If you live in Setúbal, expect increased enforcement of parking, traffic, and municipal bylaws in the future, as this new police force will specifically target these areas.

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