Weapons seized by GNR following a complaint of domestic violence.

On  19th May the Research Center and Support for Specific Victims Unit (NIAVE) of the Territorial Command of Faro National Guard, based in Faro, conducted a search operation at a residence located in the municipality of Loulé , following an investigation into a complaint of domestic violence, by a person aged 19 years.

During the operation at the residence of the accused (her boyfriend and his mother), the following items were seized:

  • Three compressed air rifles – calibre 4.5mm;
  • An air rifle – calibre 5.5mm;
  • A sabre;
  • Two mocas handmade;
  • A handmade bat;
  • Five knives of various sizes;
  • A butterfly knife;
  • Thirty-three calibre cartridges 12;
  • two calibre lead boxes 5.5mm;
  • A 9mm round of ammunition;

Plus other items

Targeted in the process, the Portuguese citizens (mother and son) aged 42 and 19-years old respectfully were detained for further enquiries.


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