List of police operations in Martim Moniz
.jpg) Martim Moniz, Lisbon | |
| Native name | Operações Policiais no Martim Moniz |
|---|---|
| English name | Police Operations in Martim Moniz |
| Date | February 13, 2007 – present |
| Duration | Ongoing (2007–2024) |
| Venue | Martim Moniz, Lisbon, Portugal |
| Location | Martim Moniz, Lisbon |
| Type | Law enforcement operations |
| Theme | Crime prevention and public safety |
| Cause | Reports of illegal activities and public complaints |
| Motive | Combatting drug trafficking, illegal immigration, theft, vandalism, and public disturbances |
| Target | Illegal activities and immigration control |
| Perpetrator | Various individuals and groups |
| Organised by | PSP Polícia Judiciária SEF Inspecção Tributária ASAE |
| Participants | Law enforcement agencies, local residents |
| Outcome | Multiple arrests, contraband seized, recurring public criticism |
| Arrests | Many |
| Charges | Drug trafficking, selling counterfeit goods, illegal immigration |
| Operations are conducted regularly in response to recurring issues in the area. | |
This is a list of police operations in Martim Moniz from 2007 to December 2024.
List of operations
[edit]February 13, 2007
[edit]On February 13, 2007, a major operation in Martim Moniz led to the detention of 29 individuals. The police conducted street checks, requiring anyone passing through the area to present identification. The focus was on controlling illegal immigration and verifying the legality of commercial activities.[1]
April 10, 2008
[edit]On April 10, 2008, an operation spanned from Martim Moniz to Alameda. While numerous individuals were identified, no arrests were made.[1]
November 26, 2008
[edit]Just seven months later, another operation led to no arrests but resulted in the seizure of counterfeit perfumes, belts, and clothing from local businesses.[1]
December 10, 2010
[edit]On December 10, 2010, a major raid in Martim Moniz resulted in five arrests and 1535 suspects caught. The operation included isolating the commercial center, blocking metro access, and cutting off local traffic. The focus was to restrain illegal activities and improving public safety.[1][2][3][4]
July 17, 2023
[edit]On July 17, 2023, the Polícia Judiciária's Counterterrorism Unit carried out an operation targeting illegal immigration. The action included 20 search warrants executed across houses and hostels in Martim Moniz. Simultaneously, coordinated arrests were made in Vila Franca de Xira and the South Bank of the Tagus, leading to six detentions.[1]
November 19, 2024
[edit]On November 8, 2024, the government launched the “Portugal Sempre Seguro” campaign, which spanned six weeks. On November 19, 2024, a police operation in Martim Moniz detained two individuals. The PSP described this as a “special operation for criminal prevention”.[1]
December 19, 2024
[edit]On December 19, 2024, the PSP carried out a special operation in Martim Moniz focused on criminal prevention. The operation currently has led to the detention of two individuals.[5][6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f Torres 2024.
- ^ Soares 2010.
- ^ Notícias 2010.
- ^ Portugal 2010.
- ^ Alves 2024.
- ^ Ramos 2024.
- ^ RTP 2024.
Bibliography
[edit]- Torres, Diogo (December 21, 2024). "Operações no Martim Moniz repetem-se todos os anos para combater problemas com décadas: eis as mais mediáticas". SIC Notícias. Diogo Torres.
- Soares, Marisa (December 11, 2010). "Polícia deteve cinco pessoas e identificou 1535 numa rusga ao Martim Moniz". Publico. Marisa Soares.
- Notícias, TVI (December 11, 2010). "Mega-rusga no Martim Moniz: cerca de mil identificados e três detidos". TVI Notícias.
- Portugal, Agência Notícias (December 10, 2010). "Operação policial no Martim Moniz". RTP Notícias. Agência de Notícias de Portugal.
- Ramos, A. M. (December 24, 2024). "Operação no Martim Moniz: IGAI abre processo administrativo relativo ao comportamento da PSP". SIC Notícias. Amélia Moura Ramos.
- Alves, Adriana (December 22, 2024). "Do combate ao tráfico de droga ao comércio e imigração ilegal. Operações policiais no Martim Moniz repetem-se há anos". Observador. Adriana Alves.
- RTP, Antena 1 (December 24, 2024). "Rusga no Martim Moniz. Aguiar-Branco iliba Governo de qualquer responsabilidade". RTP.
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