A GNR patrol unit was surrounded on Saturday night in Olhão by a group of young people
By TPN/Lusa, in Algarve, News · 29 Mar, 18:10 · 1 Comments
A GNR patrol unit was surrounded on Saturday night in Olhão by a group of young people, and fired warning shots until PSP backup arrived, said a source from the Professional Guards Association (ASP/GNR). The incident happened after two GNR officers from the Moncarapacho post, in the municipality of Olhão, went to a neighbourhood in the city to return a document that had been found. The incident took place at about 10pm.
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Great article. Good reporting. Really interesting. Doh
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