On Sunday, Guarulhos International Airport in Brazil was temporarily closed for about two hours due to the presence of drones near its runways. The local police were alerted by the airport's control center around 4 PM after reports emerged of approximately eight drones being seen in the airspace affecting landing and takeoff paths. As a result of the incident, multiple flights that had the airport as their destination faced diversions, and some departures were delayed significantly.

In response to the incident, the Military Police of São Paulo coordinated efforts to address the issue, which included deploying the Special Operations Command and the Shock Police to utilize a signal jammer to secure the area. They also dispatched an 'Águia' helicopter to aid in locating the drones. However, according to conversations between the pilot and the operations center, every time the helicopter was in the vicinity, the drones would reportedly retreat, complicating the identification efforts.

This occurrence underscores ongoing concerns regarding the safety and security of aviation operations in Brazil, especially as unauthorized drone use continues to pose significant risks at major airports. The temporary halt in operations at such a crucial transport hub highlights the challenges faced by authorities in managing air traffic security in the face of emerging technological threats.