In a distressing incident, two young boys, both under five years old, were found abandoned by the roadside near Alcacer do Sal, Portugal. A driver discovered the children on Tuesday, carrying backpacks filled with food and water but lacking any identification documents. The boys had been reported missing from their home in Colmar, eastern France, on May 11, prompting a pan-European alert for their whereabouts. Following their discovery, local police launched an investigation, which led to the arrest of the boys' mother, aged 41, and stepfather, aged 55, in Fatima, approximately 180 kilometers north of where the boys were found. The authorities have not yet confirmed the identities of the arrested individuals. They are being investigated for serious charges, including domestic violence, abandonment, and exposure to danger. The driver who found the boys provided them with food before notifying the police, highlighting the urgent need for child safety in such situations. As inquiries continue, both Portuguese and French law enforcement agencies are working together to uncover the circumstances surrounding this alarming case.