Major Galeno Edmilson de Souza Jales, the head of the Prison Unit of the Military Police of Amazonas, was arrested following a judicial decision on Saturday. The arrest was prompted by a criminal judge's ruling due to the illegal release of more than 20 police officers from the military facility without proper authorization. This alarming situation raised serious concerns about security and oversight within the military justice system.

According to reports from Rede Amazônica, during a routine inspection at the military police unit located in the Monte das Oliveiras neighborhood in North Manaus, it was discovered that 23 inmates, all military police, were unaccounted for. This unexpected revelation prompted the judge to issue a preventive arrest warrant against Major Galeno, citing his responsibility in overseeing the facility and ensuring that all procedures were properly followed.

The judge expressed that the major's actions had severely impacted public sentiment, leading to significant negative repercussions and a public outcry for accountability. The decision to arrest the major was deemed necessary not only to maintain order but also to safeguard the integrity of ongoing investigations into the matter, which appears to have been a long-standing issue within the military prison system.