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Police Investigate Torture Allegations Involving 24 Officers

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The Portuguese Minister of Internal Administration admitted to a 'pact of silence' among agents at the Largo do Rato police station regarding torture cases. The investigation has already resulted in the detention of 24 police officers and one civilian. The minister made these admissions during statements to CNN Portugal. The specific minister, the country, and the details of the torture case were not disclosed. Luís Neves stated to CNN Portugal that there was a failure to address unacceptable and deviant behaviors. The investigation focuses on actions described as serious offenses against human dignity and grave physical assaults. The source indicated that the acceptance of such behaviors is being scrutinized.

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Sources · 7 independent

Radio Observador

“O ministro da Administração Interna admite ter havido um pacto de silêncio entre agentes da Esquadra do Largo do Rato envolvidos em casos de tortura.”

VOH Ho Chi Minh City

“Portuguese Minister Admits Police Torture Pact”

Radio Observador

“detenção de 24 polícias e um civil. Em declarações à CNN Portugal.”

Radio Observador

“O Ministro da Administração Interna admite ter havido um pacto de silêncio entre agentes da Esquadra do Largo do Rato envolvidos em caso de tortura.”

MCOT FM 100.5 News

“Minister Admits Silence Pact In Torture Case”

Radio Observador

“casos de tortura, um processo que já levou à atenção de 24 polícias e um civil. Em declarações à CNN Portugal, Luís Neves acredita que houve facilismo face a comportamentos inaceitáveis.”

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