Portuguese authorities arrest 15 police officers on torture and abuse charges
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Portuguese authorities arrested 15 police officers on Tuesday on suspicion of torture and abuse, as part of a broader investigation that has led to the detention of 24 officers in total. Investigators conducted approximately 30 house searches and searched two police stations in Lisbon where alleged legal violations took place. The arrests represent a significant police corruption case in Portugal's capital, though details about the specific nature of the alleged crimes and victims have not been disclosed.