Feb 7 • 15:39 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Woman is assaulted with a piece of wood in Paracambi; suspects are on the run

A woman was brutally assaulted with a wooden stick in Paracambi, Rio de Janeiro, and the suspects involved are currently at large.

In Paracambi, Rio de Janeiro, a disturbing incident occurred on Friday when a woman was assaulted with a piece of wood. The attack took place on Estrada da Floresta in the neighborhood of Sabugo. According to law enforcement officials from the 'Operação Segurança Presente', a video of the assault was received, showcasing the victim being attacked by two individuals. Following the identity of the victim and suspected aggressors, police were dispatched to the area close to the victim's residence to conduct an investigation.

Upon arriving at the home of one of the suspects, police were greeted by a man and subsequently conducted a search of the premises. Inside the suspected assailant's room, law enforcement discovered a bag containing packaged marijuana, two gold chains, 76 small packets of marijuana, 141 individual bags of marijuana, and R$ 509 in cash. The evidence collected from the residence, along with the individual present, was taken to the Paracambi police station for further investigation. However, the two primary suspects responsible for the assault remained elusive and had not yet been apprehended.

This incident underscores ongoing issues of violence in Brazilian communities, particularly in areas susceptible to drug-related crimes. The aggressive nature of the assault not only raises concerns for community safety but also brings to light the broader societal issues linked to drug trafficking and violent crime in the region. As police continue to pursue the suspects, the case may also lead to further investigations into their possible connections to drug-related activities, contributing to the public discourse on urban violence in Brazil.

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