Two arrested and over 5,000 doses of heroin seized in the Algarve

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The detainees are a 38-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man.

The National Republican Guard (GNR) arrested two people for drug trafficking, in the municipalities of Loulé and Olhão, Faro district.

In a statement, the GNR explains that the detainees are a woman and a man, aged 38 and 40 respectively.

An investigation into drug trafficking had been underway for about a month, in which it was concluded that the detainees were “organized in order to distribute the drug product for sale to consumers” in these Algarve municipalities.

An arrest warrant and three house search warrants were served, as well as a vehicle search warrant.

This resulted in the seizure of 5,128 doses of heroin, 1,006 doses of cocaine, four cell phones, a vehicle, a precision scale and “various materials used to adulterate and package narcotics”.

The detainees were brought before Faro’s Judicial Court on Wednesday for the application of coercive measures.

Hervé Hubert
Hervé Hubert
Hervé Hubert is a 55-year-old writer and journalist based in Porto, Portugal. Born in France, he brings a unique blend of French and Portuguese perspectives to his work. Education Hervé studied Journalism and Literature at the University of Lyon in France. After completing his studies, he gained valuable experience working with various French media outlets (Portugal France also). Career He worked for several years as a journalist in France before making the move to Portugal. In Porto, he joined the Portugal Pulse team as a staff writer. Skills Hervé specializes in storytelling, investigative journalism, and cultural commentary. He has a flair for capturing complex issues in a relatable way. Personal Life He currently resides in Porto and enjoys the city's rich culture, from Fado music to Francesinha cuisine. Hervé continues to maintain strong ties to his French heritage, often traveling back to France for family visits and cultural exploration. With his unique background and diverse skill set, Hervé Hubert adds a layered, multicultural lens to every story he covers.

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