GNR Busts Drug and Arms Trafficking Ring in Ericeira, Arrests Two Suspects
In a six‑month investigation, Portugal’s GNR arrested two men in Ericeira, dismantling a sizable drug and weapons trafficking network.
📌 Key Highlights & Context
- €9,225 cash and 484 g of solid narcotic material seized
- 375 rounds of ammunition, two grenades and two carbines confiscated
- The suspects appeared before Sintra Court; one received preventive detention, the other weekly reporting
Operation Details
The GNR carried out two search warrants in Ericeira (Mafra) and Encarnação (Torres Vedras) as part of a six‑month investigation. The raids led to the arrest of two men, aged 51 and 55, suspected of drug distribution and arms trafficking.
Seized Items
Authorities recovered €9,225 in cash, 484 g of a solid substance pending laboratory analysis, 206 doses of hashish, four cannabis plants, two doses of cocaine, six cutting knives, five swords, four precision scales, three mobile phones, two grenades (one offensive, one defensive), 375 rounds of ammunition, two carbines and two rifles.
- Four precision weighing scales
- Three smartphones
- Six cutting knives and five swords
Sources
Dois detidos por tráfico na Ericeira. GNR apreendeu droga e armas