The main crimes committed at Portuguese airports are thefts of opportunity, which are decreasing this year compared to 2023. The same thing is happening with the number of incidents of public disorder by passengers, PSP reported yesterday. Over the past six months, coinciding with the PSP receiving new powers, these security forces have monitored almost 7.8 million passengers, intercepting 12,400 and detecting 3,200 through security measures. 930 entry refusals were processed, 133 people were detained (mostly on false or foreign documents), 441 requests for international protection were received, and 46 foreigners were expelled from the country.
The PSP says it has about 900 police officers assigned to airports and hopes to train about 1,100 by 2025, adding that half of the 324 former SEF officers still stationed at the airports will transfer to PJ in October, reports Pedro Teixeira, PSP deputy national director . which provides a positive balance.
Author: morning Post
Source: CM Jornal
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