During the Salvador carnival, a notable incident occurred when a sheep was apprehended with a pistol concealed in a backpack. This unusual case took place on the night of Saturday, February 14, at the Morro do Gato checkpoint in Ondina, where law enforcement officers from the Bahia Military Police were conducting access inspections to the carnival circuits. Upon conducting a physical search of the sheep, officers discovered the firearm, leading to the immediate detention of the individual associated with the animal.

The individual has a history of prior arrests and was taken to the Central de Flagrantes for further processing. The police emphasized the need for rigorous security measures during such large-scale events, and in the past 24 hours alone, over 1,350 prohibited items were seized at various access points to the carnival festivities. Among the confiscated items were handcuffs, scissors, knives, and other potentially harmful objects that could pose safety risks to attendees.

In the three days of carnival celebrations, authorities reported that a total of 3,350 forbidden items had been confiscated at access points, underlining the challenges faced by security personnel in maintaining order and safety in large public gatherings. This incident sheds light on ongoing concerns regarding public safety and the measures taken by law enforcement to prevent violence and ensure a festive atmosphere during one of Brazil's most celebrated cultural events.