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Minister acknowledges poor conditions at PSP stations in Madeira

Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, visited the PSP facilities in Madeira and expressed concerns about the current situation.

1 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Luís Neves, the Minister of Internal Administration, visited the Police of Public Security (PSP) stations in Madeira and expressed dissatisfaction with the conditions he found. During the visit, Neves stated that the situation at the stations reflects 'decades of underinvestment' in police infrastructure in the region.

The Minister acknowledged that the conditions at the PSP stations are inadequate and that improvements are necessary. However, he warned that a complete resolution of the issues cannot happen 'overnight', indicating that changes will require ongoing effort.

Neves highlighted the responsibility to revitalize the facilities, emphasizing the importance of a sustained approach to address the situation. His statements aim to draw attention to the issues affecting police operations in Madeira.

The Minister's visit and comments come amid growing public concern about the effectiveness of security forces in the region, particularly regarding their facilities.

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