The Maritime Police has already seized more fuel this year than in all of 2025

The Maritime Police has seized approximately 100,000 liters of fuel in the first nine months of this year, surpassing the total for all of 2025 by 45%. The National Maritime Authority highlighted that Lisbon, Setúbal, and Faro are key operational areas due to identified logistical structures supporting maritime drug trafficking. Seizing fuel is crucial as it disrupts the logistical capabilities of criminal organizations, hindering drug transport operations. The GNR plans to present fuel seizure data at an upcoming press conference. The Ministry of Justice noted a solution for repurposing seized fuels legally, with the National Entity for the Energy Sector capable of managing storage.