Feb 7 • 14:17 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Suspects of blowing up lottery office during robbery in Manaus identified

The suspects involved in the explosive robbery of a lottery office in Manaus have been identified and are currently at large.

Two suspects identified as Jociney de Matos Cruz, 19, and Miguel Augusto Cruz de Souza Junior, 22, are wanted by police after allegedly blowing up a lottery office in Manaus during a robbery. This incident occurred on Avenida Passarinho in the Colônia Terra Nova neighborhood. Security footage captured the suspects entering the establishment, conversing with staff, and then setting up an explosive device before fleeing the scene.

The authorities reported that the suspects allowed customers and staff to exit the building before detonating the bomb, which resulted in structural damage but, fortunately, no injuries. The swift action of the police was detailed, highlighting the ongoing search for the suspects, who are believed to be on the run.

This type of brazen criminal activity raises concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of security measures at establishments that handle cash. Moreover, it emphasizes the need for enhanced police efforts in tracking down fugitives and increasing surveillance in high-risk areas to prevent such incidents in the future.

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