The activities of Barrio Latino were stopped in Lisbon: 7 people were detained in the police operation

During the police operation carried out at the entertainment venue called Barrio Latino in the Estrela district of Lisbon, 7 people were detained and the business's activities were stopped until the deficiencies in hygiene conditions were eliminated.

During the operation carried out by PSP on Sunday morning, a firearm, an automatic knife, a vehicle and a tube of nitrous oxide were also seized.

The operation started at 02:00

The operation of PSP teams affiliated with Comando Metropolitano de Lisboa started around 02:00 on Sunday.

The study focused on Rua da Cintura do Porto de Lisboa in the Estrela district.

The police carried out checks regarding identity, security and operating conditions during the ongoing event at the venue.

Five people were detained for irregular stay

Five of the seven people detained during the operation were processed for irregular stay in Portugal.

One person was detained for possessing a banned automatic opening knife and the other person for carrying a firearm in a prohibited place.

Police also seized a 7.65 mm caliber firearm, a car and a cylinder of nitrous oxide.

Two separate administrative proceedings were also issued in connection with unlawful changes to vehicle specifications and possession of nitrous oxide.

The venue was closed due to hygiene conditions

The reason why Barrio Latino's operations were stopped was not the arrests, but the deficiencies in general hygiene conditions detected in the business. happened.

PSP announced that the operation of the enterprise was suspended until the necessary conditions were met.

Therefore, the decision is not a permanent license cancellation; cessation of activity depending on the elimination of deficiencies.

The operation was part of a crime prevention effort in Estrela

PSP carried out the operation as part of its special crime prevention activity.

At that time, an event bringing together Brazilian music genres was being held at the venue.

Individual proceedings against detained persons will continue through the relevant judicial and immigration authorities.

Resources

Diário de Notícias / Lusa — 27 September 2026

https://www.dn.pt/sociedade/discoteca-encerrada-e-sete-detidos-em-operao-de-preveno-criminal-em-lisboa

Jornal de Notícias — 27 September 2026

https://www.jn.pt/justica/artigo/operacao-policial-encerra-discoteca-barrio-latino-em-lisboa-por-falta-de-higiene/18131013