In Campo Novo do Parecis, a truck transporting approximately two tons of meat overturned on the MT-235 highway, leading to the theft of the cargo by various individuals in the vicinity. The Civil Police were alerted to the incident and promptly began an investigation, aided by security camera footage that enabled them to identify eleven suspects involved in the theft. Despite the immediate response from the police and the involvement of a claims adjuster sent by the insurer, the cargo was looted before any controls could be established.

The authorities managed to recover about two tons of the stolen meat, which has been seized as part of the ongoing investigation into the burglary. Although the suspects were apprehended, they were not detained further because they were not caught in the act, but they will face charges for theft. During questioning, all the individuals admitted to their roles in the unlawful taking of the cargo, highlighting both the opportunistic behavior that sometimes follows traffic accidents and the law enforcement challenges in ensuring safety at accident sites.

This incident underscores the broader issues of public safety and the legality surrounding road accidents and the aftermath, particularly in areas where such events may attract opportunistic theft. The quick action taken by the police demonstrates their commitment to addressing such crimes, but it also signals a need for greater preventative measures to deter similar incidents in the future.