Portuguese authorities have arrested a man in connection with the September 2024 escape of five inmates from Vale de Judeus prison. The arrest was made by the Judiciary Police (Polícia Judiciária) as part of an ongoing investigation into the breakout. The suspect, a Portuguese national, is believed to have assisted the prisoners in their escape. He is also accused of illegal possession of a prohibited weapon. Authorities are continuing searches related to the case, seeking further information and potential accomplices. The investigation aims to determine the full extent of the assistance provided to the escaped inmates and to ensure their recapture. No further details regarding the suspect’s identity or the specifics of the weapon have been released at this time.