In a chaotic scene during the Campeonato Paraense football match between local rivals Remo and Paysandu in Belém, approximately 150 members of organized fan groups were detained by the Military Police. The clashes resulted in the arrest of 144 people who were charged with sports-related disturbances, specifically relating to fan violence. Among those detained were 20 adolescents, who were subsequently sent to a juvenile care division. Law enforcement also seized a variety of dangerous items, including 29 firecrackers and a metal rod, during their operations against the violent fan factions.

The series of confrontations unfolded amid heightened tensions following a previous attack on the headquarters of a Paysandu fan group, which occurred just a day earlier on João Paulo II Avenue in the Marco neighborhood. This backdrop of violence suggests a growing concern regarding the safety and security of football events in Brazil, where police have been increasingly vigilant against such incidents. The Secretary of Public Security in Pará, Ed-Lin Anselmo, emphasized the seriousness of addressing fan-related violence, asserting that all detained individuals signed a commitment to appear in court when summoned.

As investigations are carried out by the Delegacia de Proteção ao Torcedor e de Grandes Eventos (Dptge), the implications of these events extend beyond immediate law enforcement reactions. They underscore a need for strategic measures to prevent further outbreaks of violence associated with football matches, as well as the broader challenge of managing fanaticism and rivalries in Brazil's popular football culture. The incident raises pertinent questions about crowd control and the role of organized fan groups in promoting or alleviating conflict during sports events.