Police arrest armed burglar, Loulé

POLICE ARREST ARMED BURGLAR, LOULÉLoulé GNR arrested a man yesterday, for possession of a prohibited weapon and carrying out burglaries in the area.

The man, aged 26, was in possession of various allegedly stolen items.

The arrest took place as part of a GNR investigation that began about a year ago to identify the perpatrator of thefts in residences in Loulé. During a house search, the police seized a hunting weapon and a bladed weapon - known as a butterfly gun, two doses of hashish, gold and silver wires, quality brand clothing and designer aftershave, a 'tablet' and a video camera.

The man was detained and the case was referred to the Court of Loulé.