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Seop team seizes replica firearm in Santa Teresa
Published on 24/02/2023 - 18:04 | Updated
Seop agents seized several objects during the operation - Disclosure Agents from the Public Order Department (SEOP) seized a replica firearm on Alice Street, in the Santa Teresa neighborhood, this Friday (24/2), during an urban planning operation and assistance to homeless people and drug users. During this operation, carried out in the Center and other neighborhoods in the South Zone, the agents also collected 13 knives, two cell phones, four skewers, a pair of scissors, a pair of pliers, a piece of iron and other sharp objects. During this Carnival period so far, 300 people have been assisted by SEOP agents together with the Social Assistance Department. In addition, in February alone, 655 objects were seized, including 94 knives, 96 sharp objects and two replicas.
– The Department of Public Order, together with the Department of Social Welfare, has been carrying out daily urban planning operations, especially in areas with a high concentration of homeless people. Our work took place during Carnival, maintaining order and helping with public safety in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Our team works day and night and we will continue to work to keep public spaces organized – stated the Secretary of Public Order, Brenno Carnevale.
Since the beginning of operations with this focus, in July 2022, 3.148 items have been seized, including 637 knives, nine imitation firearms, 624 sharp objects and 908 materials for drug use, in addition to 970 miscellaneous materials.
