
Operation in the community of Conquista, in the Messejana neighborhood, results in the capture of two suspects and the seizure of nine grenades and five pistols.
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Police operation at an unauthorized funk party in the community of Conquista resulted in seizures of heavy weapons.
The Military Police seized nine grenades, five pistols, more than 100 ammunition, drugs, among other illicit objects during an operation at a funk party in the Conquista community, in the Messejana neighborhood, in Fortaleza, in the early hours of this Sunday (11). Two suspects were captured.
According to the PM, the offensive began at around 1 am, after agents from the Police Command of Rounds and Intensive and Ostensive Actions (CPRaio) received reports about armed men at the unauthorized event.
During a patrol through the community's alleys, the military seized three pistols, as well as a radio communicator and three hand grenades.
Nine grenades were seized by the Military Police during an operation in the Conquista community, in the Messejana neighborhood, in Fortaleza. — Photo: Military Police/ Disclosure
Capture of suspects
According to the police, after the funk party's audience dispersed, the Events Policing agents (3rd Company of the 1st BPCHOQUE) saw four individuals fleeing. At the time, two of them were approached.
A pistol was seized from a 16-year-old teenager, as well as 16 intact rounds of ammunition. With the 26-year-old adult, police found a tactical belt containing three explosive devices similar to hand grenades.
A 26-year-old man was arrested and a 16-year-old teenager was arrested with a weapon and explosive devices. — Photo: Military Police/ Disclosure
According to the Military Police, the duo, who were injured when trying to escape by jumping over obstacles, confessed to being part of a criminal group that operates in the region.
"Due to the situation, both received medical attention before being taken to legal proceedings," said the PM.
Subsequently, the two suspects were taken to the Children and Adolescents Police Station (DCA), where they were charged with infractions and crimes similar to illegal possession of firearms for permitted and restricted use, illegal possession of explosive devices and corruption of minors.
Seizure of other materials
Five pistols, more than 100 ammunition and radio communicators were also located by police officers during the offensive. — Photo: Military Police/ Disclosure
Continuing the search, teams from the Motorized Tactical Command Battalion (COTAM) located, on Rua Joaquim Pessoa, another belt containing three hand grenades. At the same location, a pistol, two chargers, 16 intact ammunition, as well as 11 ecstasy pills, were seized.
Given the risk posed by the explosive devices seized during the incident, specialized teams from the Special Operations Battalion (Bope) were called to isolate the areas and carry out the technical procedures necessary for the safe handling and removal of the material.
Part of the material seized by the other teams was presented to the 30th Police District (30th DP) to record the respective incidents.

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