‘Relevant clue’ found in Madeleine McCann case after three-day search operation at Algarve reservoir
The prime suspect in the case, Christian Brückner, described the location as a ‘paradise’Soil and other items are being sent for forensic tests in Germany after a three-day joint operation with Portuguese authorities.
The investigation centred on a promontory at the Barragem do Arade reservoir, about 30 miles from the holiday resort of Praia da Luz, from which Madeleine vanished days before her fourth birthday in May 2007. Police searched a picnic spot in an area of remote woodland. Debris and soil were removed from the site and eight holes around 2ft deep were drilled, suggesting officers were looking for buried items or soil samples.Madeleine McCann who vanished in Portugal in 2007.Another area of woodland was searched with several further small holes dug by police.
The Portuguese Polícia Judiciária said: “The steps requested by the German authorities have been carried out . . . which resulted in the collection of some material which will be subject to the competent expertise.” Police said the three-day search had "resulted in the collection of some material", and would "be handed over to the German authorities".
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