Portuguese authorities have detained a suspect and identified 25 others linked to a prison escape that occurred in September 2024 from Vale de Judeus prison. The investigation, involving 70 officers from the Judicial Police (PJ), included seven searches across the Greater Lisbon area. During the operation, police seized Kalashnikov rifles, ballistic vests, and €32,500 in cash believed to be connected to the escape plot. The operation signals a significant development in the ongoing manhunt following the high-profile escape. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the escape and the network of individuals involved in facilitating it. The recovered items suggest a level of planning and potential for violence associated with the escapees. Further details regarding the suspect’s identity and the charges faced by the 25 individuals have not yet been released.