A 26-year-old man was arrested in Taubaté, São Paulo, after being found with a Luger P08 pistol, associated with a World War II paramilitary group. The arrest occurred on the Oswaldo Cruz highway while he was in a vehicle, and the police discovered the firearm along with six intact rounds of ammunition in a bag. The emblem on the weapon included symbols associated with the Schutzstaffel (SS), a notorious elite paramilitary organization from Nazi Germany.

Following a custody hearing, the São Paulo Court of Justice granted him provisional release, allowing him to return home but under strict conditions that require him to remain indoors during nighttime hours, from 8 PM to 6 AM, and on his days off. This decision brought to light concerns surrounding the implications of possessing memorabilia linked to such sensitive historical contexts, particularly regarding public safety and the glorification of extremist ideologies.

The case has raised attention among local authorities, who are under scrutiny for how cases involving weapons with fascist symbols are handled. Discussion around the accountability of such acts is critical, prompting dialogue about how to prevent the symbols and ideologies of past extremist groups from resurfacing in contemporary society, especially in Brazil where political tensions have been rising in recent years.