The Amazon Military Police took serious action by arresting and dismissing the officers responsible for the custody of detained policemen after a severe oversight during a routine inspection. On September 27, in Manaus, a regular search revealed that 23 military police officers who were supposed to be detained were not present in their custody unit, located in the Monte das Oliveiras neighborhood of the North Zone. The discovery raised immediate concerns over security protocols and accountability within the police force itself.

Following the realization of the missing officers, the Military Police Command responded promptly by ordering the arrest of the custody officers. Furthermore, the Directorate of Justice and Discipline (DJD) was engaged to investigate the situation further and establish necessary measures to rectify the issue. As a result, an updated notice from the police stated that all detained officers were accounted for and the situation was normalized the same evening, ensuring that no officers remained missing or at large.

This incident highlights the concerns regarding the internal management and oversight of police forces in Brazil, as well as the potential implications for trust and transparency within law enforcement entities. It also points to the necessity for stricter adherence to procedures to prevent similar occurrences in the future, indicating a systemic issue that may require a broader review of police practices and regulations in the country.