Madeira Prison Holds 341 Inmates, Including Seven Women
Madeiras prison currently hosts 341 inmates, including seven women. More than 70% of prisoners are from Madeira.
Crime
While Madeira is renowned for its safety, evolving dynamics have led to a rise in crime over the years. Keep informed of the latest developments in Madeira's crime scene with up-to-date news coverage.
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Former HF Employee Sentenced to 5 Years & Repay Damages
The Central Criminal Court of Funchal sentenced a former HF employee to a five-year suspended term for embezzling âŹ98,000 and forging documents.
Machico Murder: Javier Wolff Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
In the Machico murder case, a court sentenced Javier Wolff to 20 years in prison for the murder of his 44-year-old wife, Sofia Gonçalves, a mother of two who was killed by blows to the head while she slept.
Mohammed bin Salman: Kingdom of Fear
Mohamemd Bin Salman is no ordinary prince. Backed by Ronaldo, and welcomed in the White House, he rules a kingdom of fear, relentlessly targeting Christianism, women, and even his own family.
Misinformation: Santa Cruz Counters Lies About Islamic Center
Santa Cruz City Hall has denied claims that an Islamic Cultural Center is being created in the municipality, calling social media reports âcompletely falseâ and warning that lies and unfounded accusations are being used to spread fear and misinformation.
Do Rental Car Companies Vandalize Each Others Cars to Survive?
An entrepreneur accuses rival rental car companies of vandalizing each otherâs fleets in Funchal, with scratched cars and slashed tires. The rapidly growing sector appears to have become a hornetsâ nest, where everyone fights for survival.
Video Shows Navy Shooting at Boat Smuggling Cocaine
The French Navy released infrared video showing a high-speed boat carrying 2.4 tons of cocaine off Madeira, stopped after firing on its engines to detain the crew
White Tsunami: Navy Seizes 2.4 Tons of Cocaine off Madeira
Authorities seized 2.4 tons of cocaine worth âŹ128 million off Madeira after a French Navy operation, part of a joint effort targeting Europeâs escalating cocaine trade.
Thief Arrested After Breaking Into Madeira Shopping
A man was arrested after breaking into MadeiraShopping shortly after closing time early Thursday, stealing money and goods from four kiosks and cafĂŠs, authorities confirmed.
Bank Robbery in Câmara de Lobos: Court Confirms Sentence
The Supreme Court confirmed a six-year prison term for Câmara de Lobos bank robber, rejecting his appeal for a lighter sentence after stealing âŹ215,000 from Caixa Geral de DepĂłsitos.
Vandalism: Security Gate Torn Down on PR1
Early this morning, the IFCN discovered that the security gate blocking the PR1 Vereda do Areeiro trail had been torn down, forcing a temporary closure for safety.
