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Luís Neves drives vehicle seized by the PJ

The MAI requested that the PJ retain a Volkswagen Golf GTD for travel, but Neves may be violating security restrictions.

20 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Luís Neves drives vehicle seized by the PJ — Photo: Agência Lusa · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

Luís Neves, minister, has been reported driving a Volkswagen Golf GTD that was seized by the Judiciary Police (PJ). The Ministry of Internal Administration (MAI) requested the PJ to retain this vehicle to facilitate his travel in a 'faster and more autonomous' manner.

The car in question was previously owned by Neves before it was seized. The minister's use of it raises questions about whether he is violating the threat level assigned to him.

According to reports, the MAI's decision to keep the vehicle with the PJ aims to optimize the minister's mobility while carrying out his duties.

Archive photo: Luís Neves drives vehicle seized by the PJ — Archive photoPhoto: denniselzinga · Flickr · BY

However, by choosing to use the seized vehicle, Neves may be in violation of the limitations imposed by security, as his situation requires special precautions.

Official communication regarding this matter has not been specified, and the implications of this usage have yet to be discussed publicly. This case raises questions about the interpretation of security regulations concerning seized vehicles.

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