The Portuguese National Republican Guard (GNR) detained eight men on suspicion of supporting drug trafficking at Coelha beach in Albufeira. The operation was carried out in coordination with local law enforcement. Police reported that the suspects were linked to a network involved in narcotics distribution. Investigators also seized a van believed to have been used by the group. The vehicle was impounded by municipal authorities. The arrests are part of a broader effort to combat drug‑related activity in the region.