Operation "Final Strike": GNR detains two suspects for million-euro robbery in Mafra
Two men aged 57 and 67 were constituted as suspects for theft in Mafra valued at 145,000 euros. The GNR recovered jewellery, coins and seized weapons and ammunition.
GNR recovers goods and weapons after year-long investigation into Mafra robbery
The GNR constituted two suspects — aged 57 and 67 — as part of operation "Final Strike", related to a theft from a dwelling in Livramento, municipality of Mafra, which occurred in January 2026, reports CNN Portugal. The stolen goods were valued at approximately 145,000 euros.
The investigation was conducted by the Criminal Investigation Unit of Mafra over the course of approximately one year. Articles of jewellery, silver objects, firearms and other goods are believed to have been taken from inside the residence.
During the investigation, various procedures were carried out, including searches of homes and a gold buy-and-sell establishment, which made it possible to identify the suspects and gather evidence regarding the destination of the stolen objects.
The operation culminated this week with four home searches and five non-residential searches in the areas of Alta de Lisboa, Galinheiras and Odivelas. Several articles of gold and silver jewellery were recovered, more than 130 coins and 49 banknotes of numismatic value.
The authorities also seized 158 rounds of ammunition and cartridges of various calibres, including military ammunition, two shotguns — one of them with the serial number and model defaced —, an alarm pistol, three sabres and a club with nails.
Two mobile phones, documentation associated with the sale of gold and 70 euros in cash were also collected.
The two suspects were presented to the judicial authorities. The operation was carried out with the collaboration of the PSP and the Judicial Police.
Source: CNN Portugal