A three-day search of a remote reservoir in Portugal came to a close yesterday (Picture: Getty Images / EPA / PA)
A ‘relevant clue’ was said to have been found during the latest search for Madeleine McCann – but it may take months to be analysed.
A three-day search of the Barragem do Arade reservoir in Portugal came to a close yesterday, with no apparent significant results found.
But Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manha claimed a ‘relevant clue’ was found during the last part of the search yesterday.
It reported several items including a bra strap, items of clothing and plastic items were removed from the site, although they may or may not be of relevance.
Eight large, deep holes were dug to collect soil samples, which have been sent for DNA and forensic testing in Germany.
But Madeleine’s parents could face a long wait as although initial results are expected next week, a full analysis could take months.
Police started searching the remote reservoir after they reportedly received ‘certain tips’ about the case.
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Eight large, deep holes were dug to collect soil samples (Picture: PA)
It was reported several items including a bra strap, items of clothing and plastic items were removed from the site (Picture: PA)
Investigators spent three days searching the Barragem do Arade reservoir (Picture: PA)
The area is 31 miles away from where Madeleine, who was three at the time, went missing in Praia de Luz in 2007.
Briefing tents were taken down and heavy machinery was removed from the site after the final stages of searches concluded yesterday, and police cordons were lifted.
A concentrated area of woodland around 160ft square had been flattened, with pathways cut by machinery.
A no-fly zone was also imposed over the area while the search was carried out.
Huge piles of soil and broken rock were left next to the area, where officers were seen with shovels for several hours this week.
The area is 31 miles away from where Madeleine, who was three at the time, went missing in Praia de Luz in 2007 (Picture: PA)
Police started searching the remote reservoir after they reportedly received ‘certain tips’ about the case (Picture: EPA)
Although initial results are expected next week, full forensic and DNA analysis could take months (Picture: Getty Images)
A no-fly zone was also imposed over the area while the search was carried out (Picture: EPA)
Convicted sex offender Christian Brueckner, 45, is the prime suspect in the case according to German prosecutors (Picture: AFP via Getty Images)
Metropolitan Police officers were also present in order to inform Madeleine’s parents of any developments.
German investigators, who requested the search be carried out, believe convicted sex offender Christian Brueckner, 45, is behind the disappearance of the young girl.
He is in prison in Germany for the rape of a woman in Praia da Luz in 2005, and is suspected …read more
Source:: Metro
