Tunisian youths steal FlixBus bus and cause chaos and damage to several cars in Faro

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One of the witnesses explained that before the theft he had already bumped into one of the young men who had asked him where the FlixBus station was, but he seemed to be “engaged”

Two young Tunisians, 25 and 27 years old, were arrested this Monday by the PSP after stealing a FlixBus bus in Largo de São Francisco, Faro, on Sunday night. The individuals hit several vehicles, destroyed a trash can and also several traffic signs, advances Correio da Manhã.

According to the same source, the young men stole the FlixBus bus that was parked in Largo de São Francisco and started driving around causing chaos and considerable damage to several vehicles. None of the two individuals suffered injuries and were eventually intercepted by the PSP.

They were already brought before a judicial authority on Monday, but the specific coercive measures applied to them are not yet known.

One of the witnesses explained to CM that before the theft he had already bumped into one of the young Tunisians who had asked him where the FlixBus station was, but that he seemed to be “compromised”.

According to what the CM learned from the PSP source, one of the young people already had an expulsion order from national territory.

Moti Shabi
Moti Shabi
Moti Shabi, CEO and founder of Portugal Pulse, has led career that spans multiple continents and industries. Born in Paris and later immigrating to Tel Aviv, Israel, Moti's background uniquely positions him at the intersection of European and Middle Eastern cultures. He holds a Law License from Ono College, reflecting his multifaceted interests in law, media, technology, and culture.    Moti's love affair with Portugal began in 2016 when he founded EASY NATIONALITY, an immigration office focused on aiding the Sephardic community in the wake of Portugal's law of return for Sephardic Jews. This endeavor demonstrated his commitment to creating meaningful social and cultural bridges.    In 2018, he launched Hadshot Portugal, the first-ever news website about Portugal in Hebrew. Recognizing the importance of bringing Portuguese culture and news to a broader audience, Moti took the step of immigrating to Lisbon in 2023, where he founded both Portugal Pulse and Portugal France. These platforms aim to offer comprehensive coverage of Portuguese news, events, and culture to the English and French-speaking worlds, respectively.    Moti's vision extends beyond news dissemination. He aspires to be an ambassador for Portuguese culture and to strengthen the connections among Portuguese diaspora communities worldwide. In pursuit of this ambitious goal, Moti founded Aliança Portugueses in 2021. Through this initiative, he aims to bring together Portuguese communities, creating a network of individuals and organizations bound by their love for Portugal.

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