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Upon leaving the meeting, Magina da Silva, national director of the PSP, confirmed that this hearing was previously scheduled, but that the death of the agent murdered in Évora was one of the topics discussed with Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
“As the National Director of PSP, it is always good to hear in the voice of the highest representative of the Portuguese State words of encouragement and recognition of the work that the PSP has been developing”said Magina da Silva in Belém.
“For the 20,000 men and women of the Public Security Police and for their National Director, it is a day of sadness and pride”he continued.
The PSP agent was not on duty when he was assassinated, but he died “in fulfillment of the mission”, due to the “call of his mission” and “fulfilled the oath that all policemen take, which is to give their lives , if required”. for “.
“We are all proud of our partner’s behavior”The Director of the PSP also highlighted.
Without going into details about the aggressor, Magina da Silva assured that a criminal investigation is already underway.
The known facts indicate that after having intervened in a situation of violence, the policeman was run over “apparently intentionally.”
PSP director defends the merger of PSP and SEF
Asked about the issue of the death of the Ukrainian citizen Ihor Homeniuk, Magina da Silva began by saying that for the PSP “the nationality of the citizens in the acts of intervention is” totally indifferent.
The National Director explained that, therefore, the PSP relies solely on facts, already disclosed in a statement on the case. However, the PSP opened a disciplinary investigation to learn all the facts.
At this Sunday’s meeting, the restructuring of the SEF (Foreign and Borders Service) was also discussed. The weekly Expresso reported that the powers of the SEF can go to the PJ and GNR, while the Observer pointed out that one of the hypotheses would be that the service becomes a purely administrative entity to grant visas, residence permits and asylum.
Starting with showing “disgust at the way the SEF is treated in public places”Magina da Silva regrets that so many professionals are criticized.
The National Director confirmed, at a press conference, that the possible “merger between PSP and SEF” has been working with the Ministry of the Interior.
Thus, Both the PSP and the SEF can be extinguished and there will be a “National Police”, as defended by Magina da Silva.
“I do not see it with bad eyes” the merger continued.
The death of the Ukrainian Ihor Homenyuk led to the indictment of three SEF inspectors for qualified homicide, who are under house arrest and whose trial is scheduled to begin on January 20, 2021 in the Lisbon criminal court.
The Homenyuk case also led to the resignation of the director and deputy director of Borders at Lisbon airport and also the opening of 12 disciplinary proceedings against the SEF inspectors.
