The GNR has arrested the leader of an international drug trafficking network following an operation launched in 2026, which had already led to the arrests of approximately 50 people, the force announced.
The leader of an international drug trafficking group, which had been on the run for over a year, was arrested on 13 August in Portalegre. Large doses of drugs were still seized.
Detention follows a megaoperation developed with the Spanish Civil Guard. The investigation of this case was conducted by the Special Operations Intervention Group.