Fernando Madureira, coach of the Super Dragoes, Vitor Catan, former sporting director, and Fernando Saul, employee of FC Porto, are among the 12 detained in the PSP mega-operation that took place this Wednesday in the Greater Porto area. targets different elements of the Blue and White fans.
ABOUT CM You know that during the operation the police confiscated several weapons and seized a safe containing thousands of euros from the house of Fernando Madureira.
A statement from the Porto District Attorney General’s Office explained that several searches were carried out at home and outside the home of various members of FC Porto’s fan base.
We are talking about attacks on the General Assembly (AG) of FC Porto and threats against the club’s presidential candidate Andre Villas-Boas. The prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation into the case taking place at the DIAP in Porto.
ABOUT CM You know that Fernando Madureira, also known as “Macaco”, was notified to appear in court to testify, but failed to appear, leading to his arrest.
Madureira is charged with crimes of aggravated coercion, aggravated menacing, public incitement, attacking freedom of the press and throwing objects. These crimes are punishable by imprisonment for up to five years.
The cheerleader’s wife, who was also detained, was taken to PSP headquarters after PSP agents completed their search.
Luxury cars confiscated
The PSP continues to carry out several searches in the homes of FC Porto fans. A police source said CM that during the investigation three of Madureira’s high-end cars were seized, as well as computer equipment and items of clothing.
Cheerleaders charged with various crimes
Members of the Super Dragoins are accused of offenses of bodily harm, criminal damage, coercion and threats, and intimidation of journalists.
For what CM It became known that the authorities expected that members of the group would have plans for new attacks during the presidential campaign, and therefore prepared the operation to avoid new situations of violence.
The detainees will be present this Thursday for the first interrogation regarding the use of coercive measures that they deem appropriate.
Contempt in AG
It is worth recalling that on November 13, 2023, members of FC Porto began to show disrespect during the General Assembly of the club. Several videos were published on social networks showing moments of the riots.
One fan was even attacked after a five-minute speech in which he criticized the club’s buildings and proposed changes to the charter. The intervention did not please some of those present, who began to protest in the hall.
The situation caused controversy and made Pinto da Costa, the Dragons’ president, the target of various criticisms.
A petition was created to remove Fernando Madureira from his position as head of Super Dragões, which was eventually cancelled. Until it was removed, it had more than 12 thousand signatures.
Threats to Villas-Boas
Ever since Andre Villas-Boas admitted that he would run for the presidency of FC Porto, he has been the target of numerous threats from Super Dragons fans.
The former FC Porto coach saw his home vandalized and his private security guard brutally attacked.
Author: Tanya Laranjo, Aureliana Gomez This Fatima Vilasa
Source: CM Jornal
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