"It is currently not possible to provide information on the results of the investigation," the statement said.

At the end of the note, the German Public Prosecutor's Office thanks "all police officers involved in the searches" and adds that "cooperation between the Portuguese police and the Federal Criminal Investigation Department (BKA) was excellent and very constructive", according to a report by NM.

During these most recent searches for Madeleine McCann, which ended on Thursday, the Portuguese and German authorities found animal bones and adult clothing, which, in principle, are not evidence related to the disappearance of the British girl.

However, a source from the Portuguese police told Lusa that all the elements seized during the searches will be handed over to the German authorities with authorisation from the Portuguese Public Prosecutor's Office.