PSP. Plainclothes agent showed weapon

Thirteen police officers were injured during a police operation to disperse housing protesters in Porto and Lisbon, with eight requiring hospitalization. The operation aimed to clear unauthorized encampments, leading to clashes between police and demonstrators. The police reported the use of force was minimized, but some protesters threw objects at officers. Seven arrests were made in Porto and six in Lisbon, along with the confiscation of 99 tents. The police emphasized their duty to maintain public order while respecting the right to protest, but noted that limits exist. The operation was coordinated by the National Directorate of the PSP, with prior warnings issued to protesters.