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Crime & Justice

Body found burned inside car in São José dos Campos

A charred body was discovered in a burned-out car in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, prompting an investigation by the Civil Police into the suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

Mar 22 • 16:40 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Bathers find human body parts on a beach in Fortaleza

Human body parts were discovered on the beach at Praia da Leste-Oeste in Fortaleza, Brazil, prompting an investigation by the Civil Police.

Mar 22 • 16:29 UTC
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National & Local

VIDEO: how is the GCM vehicle for dogs that has air conditioning and cost nearly R$ 450 thousand

The new police dog transport vehicle for the Municipal Civil Guard (GCM) in Rio Claro, Brazil, features air conditioning and cost nearly R$ 450,000.

Mar 22 • 13:34 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Civil Police arrest fugitive for homicide; crime occurred almost 20 years ago

Claudio Paiva was arrested in Brazil after eight years on the run for a homicide committed nearly twenty years ago.

Mar 22 • 13:21 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Server found unconscious inside the General Police Station and police investigate crime in PI; contractor arrested

A server was found unconscious inside the General Police Station in Teresina, leading to an investigation by the Civil Police of Piauí and the arrest of a contractor.

Mar 21 • 16:52 UTC
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National & Local

After attack on investigator, Civil Police mobilizes teams from 4 cities to arrest suspects

The Civil Police of Brazil are investigating an attack on investigator Rodrigo Fonseca and have mobilized teams from four cities to apprehend the suspects.

Mar 21 • 14:50 UTC
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National & Local

Civil Police Officer Saves 2-Year-Old Girl Who Passed Out After Choking in Ceará; Video

A civil police officer in Crateús, Ceará, saved a 2-year-old girl who fainted after choking, successfully performing the Heimlich maneuver before she was taken to the hospital.

Mar 21 • 13:34 UTC
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National & Local

Accident and ant attack is the main hypothesis for the death of an indigenous person in Roraima

The leading hypothesis for the death of Indigenous leader Gabriel Ferreira Rodrigues is a traffic accident followed by an ant attack and disorientation in the woods, as per the investigative findings by the Civil Police.

Mar 20 • 23:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trump Administration Seeks to Dismiss Charges Against Officers Involved in Breonna Taylor's Death

The U.S. Department of Justice requested to dismiss criminal charges against two ex-Louisville police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, a move met with criticism related to civil rights.

Mar 20 • 23:48 UTC
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Crime & Justice

PM sergeant and businessman arrested on suspicion of extortion and usury in Greater Natal

A police sergeant and a businessman were arrested in Brazil for alleged extortion and involvement in usury, following a substantial investigation by the Civil Police.

Mar 20 • 22:20 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police seize about two tons of illegally sourced copper in Rio Preto

Civil Police seized a large quantity of illegally sourced copper in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, amounting to approximately two tons.

Mar 20 • 21:39 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Young people are arrested for involvement in the death of a civil police officer in Angra dos Reis

Two young men, aged 18 and 20, have been arrested in connection with the murder of a civil police officer in Angra dos Reis, Brazil.

Mar 20 • 21:03 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Operation BNH executes warrants against drug trafficking suspects in Bom Jardim and Nova Friburgo

The Civil Police executed Operation BNH in Brazil to combat drug trafficking, resulting in multiple arrests and warrants in the municipalities of Bom Jardim and Nova Friburgo.

Mar 20 • 19:58 UTC
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National & Local

Information from the Denunciation Hotline helps police seize drugs and ammunition in Taiobeiras

A tip-off to the Denunciation Hotline led the Civil Police of Minas Gerais to seize cocaine and ammunition in Taiobeiras, with ongoing investigations into local drug sales.

Mar 20 • 18:11 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Civil Police opens investigation into death during PM action in Ilicínea; three police officers are arrested

The Civil Police in Brazil has launched an investigation into the fatal shooting of a man during a military police operation, leading to the arrest of three officers involved.

Mar 20 • 17:17 UTC
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National & Local

Civil Police arrest 5 suspects of being part of a criminal organization that robbed a house in Tatuí

The Civil Police in Brazil arrested five individuals suspected of involvement in a sophisticated criminal organization responsible for a residential robbery in Tatuí.

Mar 20 • 15:17 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Civil Police identifies driver who blocked ambulance from Samu in MG

The Civil Police in Brazil's Minas Gerais state have identified a driver who obstructed an ambulance transporting a seriously ill patient, leading to an investigation.

Mar 20 • 12:57 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Civil Police investigator suffers assassination attempt and has car hit by gunshot in Alenquer

Rodrigo Fonseca, a Civil Police investigator in Alenquer, Brazil, survived an assassination attempt when his car was shot at by two assailants on a motorcycle.

Mar 20 • 12:51 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Suspects of killing two men at Praia do Abaís in Estância are arrested

Two suspects involved in a double homicide at Praia do Abaís have been arrested by the Civil Police in Sergipe.

Mar 20 • 11:44 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Couple from Rorainópolis was burned after being murdered, according to Civil Police

A couple in Rorainópolis, Brazil, was burned after being murdered, as indicated by the police investigation involving multiple suspects.

Mar 20 • 09:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Investigative work leads to the arrest of a homicide suspect in the Monte Alegre community

The Police Civil of Monte Alegre arrested a main suspect in a qualified homicide case following an investigation into the death of Josinei Silva de Morais.

Mar 19 • 23:28 UTC
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Crime & Justice

PCMA confirms the murder of a farmer and arrests the weapon supplier

The Civil Police arrested a suspect identified as Elis Alves da Silva, accused of supplying the weapon used in the murder of farmer Ribamar da Conceição Souza in Brazil.

Mar 19 • 21:02 UTC
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National & Local

Secretary of the Civil Police of RJ, Felipe Curi announces departure from position to run for elections

Felipe Curi announced he will leave his position as the Secretary of the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro to run for a seat in the Chamber of Deputies in the upcoming elections.

Mar 19 • 20:57 UTC
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National & Local

Teenager is apprehended after headbutting and pushing caregiver at shelter in Limeira, says Civil Police

A 13-year-old boy has been apprehended after allegedly headbutting and pushing a caregiver at a shelter in Limeira, Brazil.

Mar 19 • 20:41 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Operation targets suspect of violent crimes, seizes weapons and nearly 300 rounds of ammunition in Governador Valadares

A joint operation by civil and federal police in Brazil led to the seizure of firearms and ammunition from a suspect involved in violent crimes.

Mar 19 • 19:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

In election year, Tarcísio attends to police and proposes 10% salary increase to Alesp

Governor Tarcísio de Freitas has proposed a 10% salary increase for the Civil and Military Police in São Paulo, along with changes to their career plans, as part of a package sent to the state legislature.

Mar 19 • 18:49 UTC
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National & Local

Civil Police releases composite sketch to identify man found dead in river in Santa Rita do Sapucaí, MG

The Civil Police of Minas Gerais is seeking to identify a man found dead in the Sapucaí River in Santa Rita do Sapucaí by releasing a composite sketch of the victim's characteristics.

Mar 19 • 17:14 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Civil Police incinerates over one ton of drugs that were seized on BR-230, in Balsas

The Civil Police of Maranhão incinerated over one ton of seized drugs in Balsas as part of a rapid response to combat drug trafficking.

Mar 19 • 16:31 UTC
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National & Local

Police recover 2 tons of agricultural pesticides stolen in robbery with farm workers held in MG

The Civil Police recovered about two tons of agricultural pesticides stolen by a gang during a robbery at a rural property in Campo Florido, Minas Gerais.

Mar 19 • 16:12 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police arrest man after report of drug delivery in Macapá

A 23-year-old man was arrested in Macapá on suspicion of drug trafficking during an operation by the local Civil Police.

Mar 19 • 15:20 UTC
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National & Local

For the second day, civil police camp on a bridge in protest for better working conditions

Civil police in Recife are protesting for better working conditions by camping on the Santa Isabel Bridge, disrupting traffic as they demand negotiations with the government.

Mar 19 • 15:10 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Civil Police identifies and seeks suspect involved in the murder of two men at Praia do Abaís

The Civil Police of Sergipe is searching for Josevaldo Silva dos Santos, known as Tiruliu, regarding his involvement in the murder of two men at Praia do Abaís.

Mar 19 • 15:05 UTC
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National & Local

Operation Critical Point carries out warrants and locates three targets in Santarém

The Civil Police in Brazil launched a new phase of the operation 'Critical Point,' executing court orders and focusing on combating organized crime in the state of Pará.

Mar 19 • 14:26 UTC
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National & Local

Tarcísio sends a bill to Alesp for a 10% salary increase and career plan for police after pressure from the category

Governor Tarcísio de Freitas of São Paulo has sent legislative proposals for a 10% salary increase for military and civil police and changes to the civil police career plan following pressure from police representatives.

Mar 19 • 14:17 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police carry out second phase of operation investigating million-dollar scam in the construction sector in Pará

The Civil Police of Pará initiated the second phase of 'Operation Concreto Armado', targeting a criminal organization involved in sophisticated scams within the construction sector.

Mar 19 • 13:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Civil Police goes to Romão Gomes to execute a new arrest warrant for lieutenant colonel accused of femicide

The São Paulo Civil Police is set to execute a new arrest warrant against Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Leite Rosa Neto, accused of murdering his wife, police officer Gisele Alves Santana, and facing procedural fraud charges.

Mar 19 • 13:07 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Operation targets those involved in the death of a couple burned in Roraima

The Roraima Civil Police has launched an operation to apprehend suspects linked to the brutal murder of a couple found burned in their vehicle in December 2025.

Mar 19 • 12:04 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Operation arrests eight suspects of criminal organization in the Sertão of PB

The Paraíba Civil Police arrested eight individuals during an operation aimed at dismantling a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and murders.

Mar 19 • 11:48 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Civil Police of the Federal District fulfills 121 court orders against drug trafficking and money laundering organization with irregular bets

The Civil Police of the Federal District executed 121 court orders in a major crackdown on a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and money laundering through illegal betting platforms.

Mar 19 • 11:30 UTC
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National & Local

Lawyer with dwarfism disqualified in competition says his size will not prevent him from being a delegate: 'The biggest dream of my life'

Matheus Menezes, a 25-year-old lawyer with dwarfism, was disqualified from a physical test for a position in the Civil Police of Minas Gerais, asserting that he will not let his size hinder his dream of becoming a delegate.

Mar 19 • 11:04 UTC
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Crime & Justice

'Infiel Operation' targets 72 suspects for drug trafficking, arms trade, and illegal gambling in SC

The Civil Police in Santa Catarina launched an operation targeting 72 individuals involved in drug trafficking, illegal arms trade, and gambling activities.

Mar 19 • 10:40 UTC
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National & Local

Civil Police of DF arrests 14 suspects of applying the false lawyer scam

The Civil Police of the Federal District arrested 14 suspects involved in a false lawyer scam, executing search warrants in São Paulo and Praia Grande.

Mar 19 • 10:40 UTC
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National & Local

Cancellation Request for Rally Before BTS Performance Amid Allegations of Rights Violations

Civil organizations criticize the government's request to cancel rallies in downtown Seoul ahead of a BTS performance, claiming it infringes on citizens' rights to assemble.

Mar 19 • 08:24 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Advisor of the Civil House of Pará is dismissed after being arrested by the Federal Police in operation regarding R$ 500,000 withdrawal in Belém

Michel Silva Ribeiro, advisor to the Civil House of Pará, was dismissed following his arrest by the Federal Police tied to a money laundering investigation.

Mar 19 • 03:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Who is Gustavo Xavier: General Delegate of AL cited in PF investigation into frauds in competitions

Gustavo Xavier, the General Delegate of the Civil Police of Alagoas, is under investigation by the Federal Police for alleged connections to a scheme defrauding public competitions.

Mar 18 • 21:36 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police seize counterfeit sneakers, games, and shirts during operation in Votorantim

Brazil's Civil Police executed 'Operation Replica Zero' in Votorantim, targeting multiple stores suspected of selling counterfeit products.

Mar 18 • 21:18 UTC
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National & Local

General Delegate of the Civil Police of Alagoas is investigated for suspected link with Paraíba's 'exams mafia'

The General Delegate of the Civil Police of Alagoas, Gustavo Xavier do Nascimento, is under investigation for alleged connections to a criminal scheme known as the 'Exams Mafia' in Paraíba.

Mar 18 • 21:03 UTC
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National & Local

Civil police strike blocks Princess Isabel Bridge in downtown Recife

Civil police in Pernambuco have blocked the Princess Isabel Bridge as part of a strike demanding better working conditions from the government.

Mar 18 • 18:46 UTC
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National & Local

Seizure of mobile phone helps police discover PCC message group in Paraná

The seizure of a mobile phone in 2025 has aided the Paraná Civil Police in uncovering a messaging group linked to the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) criminal faction.

Mar 18 • 18:32 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Civil Police dismantles million-dollar soybean adulteration scheme at the Port of Santos

The Civil Police in Santos has dismantled a criminal group involved in a million-dollar scheme to adulterate soybean intended for export at the Port of Santos.

Mar 18 • 18:05 UTC

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