Felipi Macedo Rocha de Queiroz faced charges of attempting to murder six police officers during a confrontation at sea in Santos, São Paulo, in January 2021, when police were searching for missing soldier Bruno de Oliveira Gibertoni. Although acquitted of the attempted murder charges, the court did convict him for resistance, drug trafficking, and illegal possession of restricted firearm, leading to a sentence of eight years and two months in prison. The case garnered attention due to the involvement of special police actions and the tragic context of the missing soldier, subsequently found dead.

The jury trial, which took place over two days, was notably delayed multiple times at the request of Queiroz's defense team. The outcome provoked varying reactions within the community and raised questions regarding police operations during drug-related enforcement actions. Critics of the police's methods may point to the complexities of these confrontations, particularly when innocent lives could be at stake as perceived in this case.

This legal resolution offers insights into Brazil's ongoing struggles with crime, law enforcement, and the judicial system's role in mediating these conflicts. The combination of acquittals and convictions highlights a nuanced approach by the judiciary, reflecting both the gravity of drug-related violence and the necessary checks on law enforcement procedures, potentially sparking further discussions about police practices in high-stakes environments.