Military Police investigate suspected bomb near STF

Military Police carry out operation near STF to investigate suspected bomb; suspect was detained. Read on Gazeta do Povo.

Military Police investigate suspected bomb near STF

TL;DR

  • A man left a backpack at a bus stop near the STF.
  • The Military Police deployed the bomb squad.
  • The suspect attempted to jump the STF's fence and was detained.
  • Roads near the STF were closed.
  • The incident triggered 'Operation Petardo', an integrated security operation for explosive threats.
  • The STF's monitoring system detected the suspect's movement.
  • A previous bomb attack near the STF in 2024 was motivated by political extremism.