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Crime & Justice

Investigation into the death of a teenager seizes armored car, guns, and cell phones in Macaé

An investigation into the death of 13-year-old Lorran Cristo in Macaé has led to the seizure of an armored car, firearms, and cell phones by the Civil Police.

Feb 28 • 18:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police investigates collective rape against teenager in Copacabana and searches for 4 men and 1 minor

The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro is investigating a suspected collective rape case involving a 17-year-old in Copacabana and is searching for four adult suspects and one minor.

Feb 28 • 14:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Elderly man found dead inside a pickup truck in southwestern Pará

An elderly man was found dead in an abandoned pickup truck in rural Vitória do Xingu, Pará, prompting an investigation by the Civil Police.

Feb 28 • 13:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motorcyclist dies after losing control of the bike and crashing into a tree on a highway in the interior of SP

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash after losing control of his motorcycle and colliding with a tree on a highway in Boracéia, São Paulo.

Feb 28 • 13:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police of Maranhão recovers 150 cell phones in new phase of the My Phone Back program

The Civil Police of Maranhão has recovered 150 stolen cell phones in a recent operation under the My Phone Back program, which aims to combat mobile phone theft in the state.

Feb 28 • 11:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police arrest another suspect in the murder of a grocery store owner who disobeyed a criminal faction in Fortaleza

The Civil Police of Ceará arrested a third suspect in the murder of a grocery store owner, who was killed for defying a faction's orders in Fortaleza.

Feb 27 • 22:18 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Adilsinho is transferred to federal prison in Brasília

Adilson Oliveira Coutinho, known as Adilsinho, was transferred to a federal prison in Brasília following his arrest in a joint operation by federal and civil police.

Feb 27 • 21:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Two men are arrested for selling a squirrel monkey clandestinely for R$ 12,000 in Santa Isabel

Two men were arrested by the Civil Police for the illegal sale of a squirrel monkey for R$ 12,000 in Santa Isabel, Brazil.

Feb 27 • 19:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police investigates the forgery of 16 medical certificates in São Sebastião do Paraíso, MG

The Civil Police of Minas Gerais is investigating the forgery of 16 medical certificates linked to a municipal employee in São Sebastião do Paraíso.

Feb 27 • 18:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Owner of beverage depot arrested with over 100 stolen cases of beer in PI

A beverage depot owner in Parnaíba, Piauí, was arrested for receiving more than 100 cases of stolen beer from a supermarket.

Feb 27 • 17:41 UTC
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National & Local

Gas cylinder cargo looted after flood in Ubá is recovered by the Civil Police

The Civil Police of Brazil recovered a shipment of gas cylinders that had been looted during the recent floods in Ubá, although no arrests were made.

Feb 27 • 16:57 UTC
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National & Local

Augsburg: Election Posters Destroyed – Nine-Year-Old Shows Civil Courage

A nine-year-old boy was injured while trying to confront two attackers who were damaging election posters in Augsburg.

Feb 27 • 15:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police investigates the death of man who allegedly was attacked by dogs after fleeing a hospital in Sumaré

The Civil Police in Brazil is investigating the death of a 49-year-old man who reportedly was attacked by dogs after escaping from a hospital in Sumaré on February 15.

Feb 27 • 13:57 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Civil police officer is shot in clash with criminal in the interior of RN

A civil police officer in Brazil was shot during an operation to dismantle a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and robbery, resulting in the suspect's death.

Feb 27 • 13:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police investigates allegations against nanny who allegedly drugged children in Salvador

A nanny in Salvador is under investigation for allegedly drugging a 4-year-old boy and a 4-month-old baby with Clonazepam.

Feb 27 • 13:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Drunk driver crashes into Civil Police vehicle in Campo Grande

A drunk driver crashed into a Civil Police vehicle in Campo Grande, Brazil, early Friday morning, leading to the driver's arrest for DUI.

Feb 27 • 10:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police point out failures and indict 5 people for fire in shopping mall in Rio

Five individuals have been indicted by the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro regarding a fire at the Tijuca Shopping Mall that resulted in two fatalities.

Feb 27 • 08:03 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Recording from camera, TV taken and cell phone covered: see new details from police about the family missing for over a month

The Brazilian Civil Police are investigating new leads in the disappearance of a family from Cachoeirinha, focusing on recovered surveillance footage, a stolen television, and a cell phone found without fingerprints.

Feb 27 • 03:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Integrated action of Federal and Civil police arrests Adilsinho, one of the most dangerous gambling bosses in Rio

Brazil's integrated Federal and Civil Police have captured Adilson Oliveira Coutinho Filho, a notorious gambling boss, after he was on the run for over a year.

Feb 27 • 02:07 UTC
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National & Local

Belo Horizonte Civil Police teams assist in identifying bodies in Juiz de Fora

Civil Police teams from Belo Horizonte are assisting with the identification of bodies in Juiz de Fora following a landslide incident that resulted in numerous fatalities.

Feb 27 • 01:31 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Civil Police investigates businessman suspected of shooting at community dog in Ituverava; VIDEO

The Civil Police in Ituverava, Brazil, has launched an investigation into a businessman accused of shooting at a community dog, resulting in widespread outrage and calls for accountability.

Feb 26 • 23:16 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Businessman says he was threatened several times before grenade was thrown onto house in Itaberaí

A rural producer in Itaberaí reported to the Civil Police that he received multiple threats before a grenade was launched into his home via a drone.

Feb 26 • 23:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation investigates former sales representative and lawyer for alleged fraud that caused R$ 2.5 million loss to the agricultural industry

The Civil Police conducted searches and seizures to investigate a supposed scheme involving forgery, fraud, and money laundering related to the agricultural commodity industry, allegedly causing significant financial losses.

Feb 26 • 22:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police launches operation in Bodocó and seizes weapons, drugs, vehicles, and cell phones

The Civil Police of Pernambuco conducted an operation in Bodocó, leading to the seizure of illegal firearms, drugs, and vehicles in connection with a murder investigation.

Feb 26 • 22:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police discover psychedelic mushroom farm in Ubatuba; one man was arrested

A 29-year-old man was arrested in Ubatuba, Brazil, during a Civil Police operation that dismantled a large-scale psychedelic mushroom cultivation site.

Feb 26 • 21:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Revenue and Civil Police seize more than 5,000 ecstasy pills in Natal

Federal authorities in Brazil seized over 5,300 ecstasy-like pills in Natal, marking the largest synthetic drug bust in the state of Rio Grande do Norte.

Feb 26 • 21:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police arrest six people and seize R$ 42 thousand during operation against trafficking in the interior of SP

The Civil Police arrested six individuals and seized R$ 42,000 in a drug trafficking operation in Taquarituba and Itaí, São Paulo.

Feb 26 • 20:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police arrest criminals and block R$ 80,000 from gang specialized in vehicle theft

The Civil Police of Pernambuco arrested three suspects involved in a vehicle theft gang and blocked R$ 80,000 in financial assets.

Feb 26 • 19:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fire at Tijuca Mall: Civil Police indict five for deaths and point out serious security failures

The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro indicted five individuals following a deadly fire at the Tijuca Mall, citing severe security shortcomings.

Feb 26 • 19:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police Operation Returns Cell Phones to Theft Victims in Volta Redonda

Victims of cell phone theft in Volta Redonda received their recovered devices during a police operation aimed at dismantling criminal networks involved in such crimes in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 26 • 17:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil police draws weapon during fight between teenagers in Casa Verde; Internal Affairs investigates conduct

The Civil Police of Brazil is investigating an agent who was seen in videos drawing his weapon during an altercation involving four teenagers in Casa Verde, São Paulo.

Feb 26 • 17:43 UTC
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National & Local

Clash between protesters and police in Siliguri

Protesters clashed with police in Siliguri, India, during a demonstration.

Feb 26 • 17:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Criminal organization targeted in drug trafficking operation had contracts with the city hall of Pombal, says Civil Police

A criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and connected to Pombal's city hall had contracts with the municipality, according to the Civil Police.

Feb 26 • 17:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Investigation points to embezzlement of R$ 650,000 from social projects in Palmas

The Civil Police in Brazil has charged ten individuals for allegedly embezzling over R$ 650,000 from public funds intended for social sports and recreational programs in Palmas.

Feb 26 • 14:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Operation carries out more than 40 arrest warrants against a drug trafficking organization in four states

The Paraíba Civil Police have initiated a large-scale operation against drug trafficking, executing over 40 arrest warrants across several Brazilian states.

Feb 26 • 11:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police arrests 5 in operation against rifle trafficking scheme in RJ and two states

Five individuals were arrested in Brazil as part of an operation targeting a drug and arms trafficking network, particularly focusing on rifles.

Feb 26 • 10:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police investigate rental contract fraud scheme and recover more than 60 vehicles in Bahia

A Civil Police operation in Bahia recovered 68 vehicles linked to a fraud scheme involving false rental contracts.

Feb 25 • 23:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police investigates homicide recorded in the early hours in Petrolina

The Civil Police of Pernambuco is investigating a homicide in Petrolina where the body of Manoel Mecias de Miranda Júnior was found with a gunshot wound.

Feb 25 • 21:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police operation arrests 15 suspects of handling over R$ 9 million in scams in MG

Fifteen individuals were arrested in Brazil during a police operation investigating major fraud and money laundering schemes involving over R$ 9 million.

Feb 25 • 20:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man Found Dead Near Cemetery in Campo Limpo Paulista

A man was discovered dead near a cemetery in Campo Limpo Paulista, Brazil, with no apparent signs of violence, leading to an ongoing investigation by the Civil Police.

Feb 25 • 20:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing his four daughters aged between 2 and 10 in Belém

A 32-year-old man was arrested in Belém, Brazil, for suspected sexual abuse of his four daughters, following an operation by the Civil Police.

Feb 25 • 20:14 UTC
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National & Local

The Air Alarm Error: The Chief of the Civil Defense Was Notified After the Police Went Public

A testing error led to a false air alarm in Eastern Norway, prompting the police to inform the public before the Civil Defense was able to respond.

Feb 25 • 19:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police arrest 28 individuals and identify inmate as leader of organization operating in MS and PR

The Civil Police of Mato Grosso do Sul arrested 28 people as part of an operation investigating a drug trafficking and money laundering organization, allegedly run by an inmate from a maximum-security prison.

Feb 25 • 19:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police summons 500 people to return stolen cell phones in São Luís

The Maranhão Civil Police summoned 500 individuals to return stolen cell phones as part of a recovery program in São Luís.

Feb 25 • 17:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police operation arrests suspects of trafficking who threatened residents in Sarapuí

Four individuals were arrested during a police operation targeting a drug trafficking scheme in Sarapuí, Brazil.

Feb 25 • 15:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

More than 50 weapons disappear from police station in Greater São Paulo; Civil Police Inspectorate investigates disappearance

Over 50 firearms have vanished from the Itapecerica da Serra police station in Greater São Paulo, leading to an investigation by the Civil Police Inspectorate.

Feb 25 • 13:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police arrest three men for sexual crimes against minors in the interior of MA

Three men have been arrested by the Civil Police in Maranhão for sexual crimes against minors, with two already previously convicted and one under investigation.

Feb 25 • 12:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police launches operation against drug trafficking and money laundering in the Sertão of Pernambuco

The Civil Police of Pernambuco launched 'Operation Resilience' to combat drug trafficking and organized crime in the Sertão region.

Feb 25 • 11:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Police carry out operation targeting gang specialized in high-displacement motorcycle thefts in SP

The Civil Police of São Paulo launched an operation aimed at dismantling a gang known for stealing high-displacement motorcycles, resulting in multiple arrests and seizures.

Feb 25 • 11:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piauí Civil Police Contest: preliminary results of the objective test are released; see

The preliminary results and official answer key of the objective test for the Piauí Civil Police contest have been released, with 200 immediate job openings available.

Feb 25 • 10:35 UTC

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