The Regional Command of the Public Security Police of the Azores, stated in a press release that, as part of the regular operational activities carried out by the Territorial Police Divisions and Airport Security and Border Control Divisions of this Command, it arrested 26 people, 21 in Ponta Delgada, and carried out four roadside checks, which we highlight here, among others, as detailed below.
The Ponta Delgada Police Division arrested 21 people of both sexes: 1 46-year-old person in the municipality of Ribeira Grande on suspicion of committing the crime of domestic violence against their spouse; 1 38-year-old person in the municipality of Ponta Delgada on suspicion of committing the crime of aggravated threat against a law enforcement officer; arrest of a 19-year-old in the municipality of Ponta Delgada by the Ponta Delgada Police Intervention and Inspection Squad on suspicion of drug trafficking, having been intercepted in possession of more than 29 doses of hashish, €333 in cash, and a cell phone; 1 person aged 43, in Ponta Delgada, on suspicion of committing the crime of bodily harm; 2 people, aged 32 and 56, in the municipalities of Ponta Delgada and Ribeira Grande, on suspicion of disobedience; and 3 people, aged between 19 and 56, in the municipality of Lagoa, on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and driving without a license. Twelve people were also arrested pursuant to arrest and summons warrants issued by the competent judicial authority in the municipalities of Ponta Delgada, Lagoa, Vila Franca, and Ribeira Grande to ensure their presence at court proceedings.

Four people arrested in Angra do Heroísmo
The Angra do Heroísmo Police Division arrested four people of both sexes: One 29-year-old person in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo on suspicion of committing the crime of domestic violence against their partner; 1 person aged 29, in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, on suspicion of committing the crime of domestic violence against their spouse; and 2 people, in execution of arrest and transfer warrants issued by the competent judicial authority, in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, to ensure their presence in court proceedings.
A road speed control operation was also conducted using radar equipment in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, resulting in 17 traffic violations being detected.

3 enforcement operations in Horta
The Horta Police Division arrested a 29-year-old man in the municipality of Horta on suspicion of disobedience.
Three road enforcement operations were conducted in the municipality of Horta, including speed control using radar equipment, resulting in 17 traffic violations.
Between January 2 and 8, 59 traffic accidents were recorded, resulting in 11 injuries.
The Azores Regional Command of the PSP recommends that all citizens or victims who become aware of suspicious situations or those related to illegal activities contact a PSP police station as soon as possible, by any means, to enable timely police intervention and improve service to the community.

In Corrieo dos Açores, Natalino Viveiros, director

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