{"id":41481,"date":"2026-01-26T16:05:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T14:05:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/?p=41481"},"modified":"2026-01-26T16:06:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T14:06:52","slug":"new-specialized-laboratory-strengthens-poison-detection-and-nature-protection-in-portugal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/4vultures.org\/pt\/blog\/new-specialized-laboratory-strengthens-poison-detection-and-nature-protection-in-portugal\/","title":{"rendered":"New specialized laboratory strengthens poison detection and nature protection in Portugal"},"content":{"rendered":"

The National Republican Guard (GNR) has inaugurated a new K9 laboratory to reinforce the fight against environmental crime, at a time when Portugal is registering a record number of environmental complaints. In 2025, the SOS Environment and Territory hotline received more than 15,500 complaints from citizens, highlighting the strategic importance of this new infrastructure in combating environmental crime and protecting biodiversity.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The new laboratory for GNR\u2019s Canine Intervention Group \u00a9 GNR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Reinforced resources\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The GNR is a fundamental Portuguese authority in the fight against environmental crime, both through its preventive presence on the ground and its immediate reactive action in detected or suspected cases. The Canine Intervention Group (GIC) has been crucial in deterring, detecting and investigating wildlife crime, particularly in cases involving the illegal use of poisons.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The GNR has also been formally involved in numerous nature conservation projects, such as projeto LIFE Aegypius Return<\/a>, LIFE LxAquila<\/a> e LIFE Wild Wolf<\/a>, projects that co-funded the recently inaugurated laboratory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Inauguration of the new GIC laboratory \u00a9 GNR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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These new facilities optimise safety and operating conditions for storing training materials and equipment, as well as target odours for the specialized poison detection sub-field, strengthening the technical-scientific aspect and the quality of canine training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within the framework of the LIFE Aegypius Return project, the GNR’s canine resources were also reinforced with the acquisition and training of three new dogs specialised in poison detection, with one canine team established in Queluz and two in the Guarda region. This reinforcement of capacity speeds up the ability to intervene in the Central and Northern regions of the country. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The GNR’s operation has been essential in detecting and investigating several cases of Cinereous Vultures falling victim to wildlife crime, such as poisoning<\/a> or shooting<\/a>, as well as in the rapid rescue of weakened birds.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Canine patrol \u00a9 GNR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Excellence in K9 Services\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GNR’s canine operation celebrates 69 years. It originated on 31 December 1956, the date that marked the foundation of the current GIC and the beginning of a specialisation that, over nearly seven decades, has established itself as an operational capability of excellence.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The GIC specialises in security, intervention and search with dogs, running advanced courses and training military personnel from the GNR and other forces, both in Portugal and abroad, for complex missions, and is currently an international benchmark for excellence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always at the forefront of specialised training, the GIC \u2013 as well as the NAT (Technical Support Centre) and SEPNA (Nature and Environmental Protection Service) \u2013 are currently taking part in the WildLife Crime Academy<\/a>, an international programme to strengthen capacity to combat wildlife crime led by the Vulture Conservation Foundation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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GIC training in Serra da Estrela \u00a9 GNR<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Citizen Surveillance\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Portugal, if you have witnessed a wildlife crime or suspect of illegal environmental activities, please contact GNR\/SEPNA via the \u201cSOS Ambiente e Territ\u00f3rio\u201d hotline at 808 200 520, by email at sepna@gnr.pt, or through the form available at https:\/\/www.gnr.pt\/ambiente.aspx<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About LIFE Aegypius Return<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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O projeto LIFE Aegypius Return \u00e9 cofinanciado pelo programa LIFE da Uni\u00e3o Europeia.<\/a>O seu sucesso depende do envolvimento de todos os stakeholders relevantes, e da colabora\u00e7\u00e3o dos parceiros: a stakeholders<\/em>, and the collaboration of the partners: the Vulture Conservation Foundation (VCF)<\/a>benefici\u00e1rio coordenador, e os parceiros locais Palombar \u2013 Conserva\u00e7\u00e3o da Natureza e do Patrim\u00f3nio Rural<\/a>, Herdade da Contenda<\/a>, Sociedade Portuguesa para o Estudo das Aves<\/a>, Liga para a Protec\u00e7\u00e3o da Natureza<\/a>, Associa\u00e7\u00e3o Transum\u00e2ncia e Natureza<\/a>, Fundaci\u00f3n Naturaleza y Hombre<\/a>, Guarda Nacional Republicana<\/a> e Associa\u00e7\u00e3o Nacional de Propriet\u00e1rios Rurais Gest\u00e3o Cineg\u00e9tica e Biodiversidade<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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