Operation in Martim Moniz (2010)
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| Operation Martim Moniz (2010) | |
|---|---|
| Part of Police operations in Martim Moniz | |
 Shopping center at Mouraria | |
| Operation Name | Operation Martim Moniz (2010) |
| part of | Police operations in Martim Moniz |
| Type | Joint inspection |
| Scope | Local |
| Roster | |
| Planned by |  Polícia de Segurança Pública (PSP) |
| Initiated by | PSP, SEF, Inspecção Tributária, ASAE |
| Executed by | 170 PSP officers, 41 members of other agencies |
| Countries Participated |  Portugal |
| # of Countries Participated | 1 |
| Mission | |
| Target | Shopping centers and establishments in Mouraria and Martim Moniz |
| Objective | Counterfeit prevention, tax compliance, and immigration checks |
| Method | Inspections, ID checkpoints, use of sniffer dogs |
| Timeline | |
| Date begin | December 10, 2010 (15:00) |
| Date end | December 10, 2010 (18:00) |
| Duration | ~3 hours |
| Date executed | December 10, 2010 |
| Results | |
| Suspects | 1535 |
| Arrests | 5 |
| Indicted | 0 |
| Criminal Complaints | 4 administrative offenses |
| Miscellaneous Results | Closure of 2 establishments Seizure of counterfeit goods valued at €6,000 Tax-related violations issued |
| Accounting | |
Operation Martim Moniz (2010) was a police operation conducted on December 10, 2010, in Mouraria and Martim Moniz, Lisbon, Portugal, with the objective to address illegal immigration, enforce tax and safety regulations, and combat the sale of counterfeit goods in local commercial establishments.
Background
[edit]The Mouraria Shopping Center, in particular, has faced several police inspections over the years, as described by Paulo Afonso, a Portuguese vendor who has operated in the area for 21 years. Despite routine patrols, local merchants often witnessed illegal activities, forcing a law enforcement operation to address the issues.[1]
Operation
[edit]On December 10, 2010, a joint operation was carried out by the PSP, SEF, the Inspecção Tributária and the ASAE. Starting at 15:00 and lasting three hours, the operation targeted the Mouraria and Martim Moniz shopping centers, as well as nearby public spaces, including the Mouraria Esplanade and establishments in Martim Moniz Square.[1][2][3]
During the operation, 1535 individuals were identified, including shopkeepers and shoppers, and no one was allowed to leave without proper identification. The police deployed sniffer dogs to search for narcotics but reported no findings. ASAE seized counterfeit goods, including handbags, watches, and clothing, valued at nearly €6,000.[1][2] Two establishments were closed for violations, and four administrative offenses were documented for issues such as the absence of complaint books and inadequate safety measures. SEF detained five individuals for being in the country illegally, while the Tax Inspection issued four infractions for diverse irregularities.[1]
Aftermath
[edit]Although the operation disrupted business activities, with shopkeepers and visitors stranded during the inspections, law enforcement described the operation as a success. PSP spokesperson Sub-commissioner Carla Duarte confirmed the peaceful conduct of the operation.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Soares 2010.
- ^ a b Notícias 2010.
- ^ Portugal 2010.
Bibliography
[edit]- Soares, Marisa (December 11, 2010). "Polícia deteve cinco pessoas e identificou 1535 numa rusga ao Martim Moniz". Publico. Marisa Soares.
- Notícias, TVI (December 11, 2010). "Mega-rusga no Martim Moniz: cerca de mil identificados e três detidos". TVI Notícias. TVI Notícias.
- Portugal, Agência Notícias (December 10, 2010). "Operação policial no Martim Moniz". RTP Notícias. Agência de Notícias de Portugal.