Lisbon struggles with rising open-air drug markets, prompting calls for more police and safe consumption sites.

Lisbon is grappling with a rise in open-air drug markets, leading to increased crime and public health concerns. The mayor admits more resources and police are needed, including more safe consumption rooms. Drug trafficking is illegal in Portugal, which decriminalized all drugs in 2001, but the situation has worsened, affecting tourists and locals alike.

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