The National Republican Guard (NRG) has so far detained nine people in an operation that continues in the districts of Bragança and Vila Real, a source responsible for the action confirmed to Luse.
The target of the operation is a network involved in thefts from churches and commercial establishments, with the latter’s main target being the theft of tobacco, Capt. Hugo Torrado, commander of the territorial detachment of Mirandela and Torre de Moncorvo, told Lusa, sending additional information for the statement. will be issued by the Braganza Territorial Command.
In Bragança district, searches are taking place in the municipalities of Miranda do Douro and Macedo de Cavaleiros.
In the Vila Real district, the military is in Valpasos and Chavez, the same source said.