Portuguese government announces €20 million investment in security forces

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€20 million will be invested to acquire 600 new vehicles for the country's police force. However, Portuguese police union representatives say it isn't enough.

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00:00Portugal's government announced plans to invest 20 million euros in 600 new vehicles for the

00:07country's police force and national guard.

00:11Portugal's prime minister said the extra investment was necessary and stated that he wanted to

00:17value the careers of public administration employees, especially security forces.

00:23However, Portugal's national police union said the investment was insufficient and below

00:29requirements.

00:31The union president said some Portuguese police equipment is in varying states of decay and

00:37without investment, the police grinds to a halt.

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