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Supreme Federal Court security alert in Brasília after man throws backpack
A 28-year-old man was detained in Brasília on Thursday night after attempting to scale the security fences of the Supreme Federal Court (STF). During the incident, the individual threw a backpack onto the roof of a nearby bus stop, prompting authorities to activate 'Operação Petardo', a standard security protocol for suspected explosive devices.
The Military Police of the Federal District (PMDF) and the bomb squad were deployed to the scene, leading to the closure of several lanes on the Esplanada dos Ministérios and the restriction of pedestrian and vehicle access in the Praça dos Três Poderes. Following a forensic analysis by specialized teams, it was confirmed that the backpack contained only personal items and no explosives.
According to the STF, the movement was captured by the court's surveillance system, which immediately alerted the Judicial Police and the PMDF. The suspect reportedly resisted the approach and made 'reclamatory' statements. Officials confirmed that no ministers, including STF President Edson Fachin, were in the main building at the time of the occurrence. The incident took place just days before the first round of Brazil's presidential elections.
Entities
Brasília · Edson Fachin · Esplanada dos Ministérios · Federal Police · Military Police of the Federal District · Polícia Militar do Distrito Federal · Supreme Federal Court · Supremo Tribunal Federal
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- [● 7 SOURCES] Two lanes of the Esplanada dos Ministérios were closed for forensic analysis. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · revistaforum.com.br · www.brasil247.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.jd1noticias.com · +2 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] The Military Police of the Federal District activated the bomb squad on Thursday night. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · revistaforum.com.br · www.brasil247.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · fatopaulista.com.br · +18 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] A man left a backpack at a bus stop near the Supreme Federal Court (STF) headquarters. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · www.brasil247.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · fatopaulista.com.br · www.jd1noticias.com · +18 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] The suspect was detained at the scene. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · revistaforum.com.br · www.brasil247.com · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · fatopaulista.com.br · +18 more
- [● 22 SOURCES] Authorities activated 'Operação Petardo', a standard protocol for suspected explosive devices. sbtnews.sbt.com.br · revistaforum.com.br · www.brasil247.com · fatopaulista.com.br · www.jd1noticias.com · +17 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] No ministers were in the headquarters building at the time of the occurrence. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · fatopaulista.com.br · www.congressoemfoco.com.br · dol.com.br · br.paipee.com · +2 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] The man attempted to jump the security fences in front of the STF. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · fatopaulista.com.br · mrnews.com.br · www.congressoemfoco.com.br · ndmais.com.br · +16 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The suspect is a 28-year-old man who made 'reclamatory' statements and showed resistance. dol.com.br · www1.folha.uol.com.br · ndmais.com.br · br.paipee.com · imprensapublica.com.br · +1 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The bomb squad confirmed the backpack contained only personal items and no explosives. br.paipee.com · imprensapublica.com.br · news.pchome.com.tw
- [● 3 SOURCES] The backpack contained only personal items and no explosives. br.paipee.com · imprensapublica.com.br · news.pchome.com.tw
- [● 6 SOURCES] The suspect is a 28-year-old man. br.paipee.com · imprensapublica.com.br · portaltucuma.com.br · www1.folha.uol.com.br · ndmais.com.br · +1 more