Mar 1 β€’ 23:15 UTC πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil G1 (PT)

Stunt car catches fire in Santos and bullet casings are found on the street; police investigate

A stunt car was set on fire in Santos, Brazil, and police discovered bullet casings nearby as they investigate the incident.

On a Sunday morning in Santos, Brazil, local police are investigating a fire that engulfed a stunt car, which was found with cloned plates. The incident occurred in the Aparecida neighborhood, where authorities received reports around 2 AM about a black car on fire. Police teams were dispatched to the location and quickly arrived to inspect the scene, leading to the discovery of bullet casings in close proximity to the burned vehicle.

The burning car, whose make and model remain unidentified, also caused damage to a second vehicle parked nearby. The local fire department was deployed and successfully extinguished the blaze. Meanwhile, investigators from the Institute of Criminalistics have been requested to conduct examinations to determine the fire's origin and to analyze the retrieved items, particularly the bullet casings which could imply a more serious underlying issue, such as criminal activity.

As of now, no individuals have been identified in relation to the stunt car or the car that was damaged in the incident. Authorities continue to work on the case, exploring both the cause of the fire and the source of the bullets found at the scene. The police hope to uncover any connections that might indicate a broader security concern in the area, particularly given the presence of ammunition at an unexpected locale, which could suggest organized crime involvement or other violent acts in the city.

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