A woman was detained by the Military Police in Natal, Brazil, on the morning of Saturday, February 7, after being caught with 43 cell phones that were reportedly stolen during a carnival preview held the night before. The event took place in the Redinha neighborhood, on Avenida da Alegria, and the case was later documented at the Natal bus station, suggesting a significant public gathering where security may have been compromised. The suspect was reportedly on her way to Fortaleza when arrested.

The alert came when a victim approached the police post at the bus station to report that his phone had been stolen during the previous night's festivities. The victim mentioned that he was trying to track his phone's location, but the signal had been lost just before he arrived at the police station. The police explained the challenges in ensuring safety in such a crowded area, where it was difficult to check every individual. Consequently, the victim was advised to visually identify his stolen phone.

Shortly after, the victim returned to the police post with information that led to the suspect's arrest. This incident highlights the security concerns associated with large public events, especially during festivities like carnival, and raises questions about the measures in place to protect attendees' belongings. The significant number of stolen phones underscores the need for heightened vigilance and effective policing during such celebrations.