Four Spanish nationals detained in fast boat at Berlengas nature reserve
Maritime police intercepted a high-speed vessel at Berlengas during a drug-trafficking enforcement operation. Four Spanish citizens were detained.
Anti-narcotic operation at Berlengas results in four detentions
Maritime police seized a fast boat at Berlengas nature reserve last Friday as part of a drug-trafficking enforcement operation, according to Observador. Four Spanish nationals were detained on board.
The vessel was located in a narrow valley within the nature reserve, accompanied by three other boats. Upon detecting the presence of authorities, the three vessels fled, according to a statement from the National Maritime Authority.
Maritime police officers managed to intercept the fast boat and detain the four Spanish occupants. Legal proceedings are now underway in coordination with the Public Prosecutor's Office, with a view to defining subsequent procedures.
Thirteen Maritime police officers participated in the operation, supported by two vessels, and six officers from the Port Authorities of Peniche and Nazaré.
Source: Observador