Portuguese politician accused of stealing suitcases at airports

Miguel Arruda charged with theft after allegedly removing baggage from carousel and taking it home, reports say

A far-right politician in Portugal has been accused of stealing suitcases at several airports and kicked out of his political party as a result, the party has said.

According to several news outlets, police questioned Miguel Arruda on Tuesday at Lisbon airport and charged him with luggage theft after some of the missing suitcases were allegedly found at his home.

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