Madeleine search officers dig at abandoned building on day one

Portuguese and German authorities have initiated a new search for Madeleine McCann, who disappeared in 2007 from Praia da Luz, nearly 16 years ago. The operation, involving searches of 21 land plots linked to the prime suspect, Christian Brückner, is focused on abandoned buildings and wells near the Ocean Club resort. As Brückner’s impending release raises concerns, investigators aim to gather evidence and revisit areas that were previously overlooked in a case that has cost approximately £13.3 million under the ongoing Operation Grange.