Goiás Police Detain 32 After Coordinated Fireworks Linked to Comando Vermelho Tribute

Overview

• Residents in multiple Goiás cities reported a simultaneous late-night fireworks display that prompted alarm and widespread social media posts.
• State security officials announced 32 detentions following the display, with investigations continuing and no names released so far.
• Police intelligence indicates the action was a tribute to Comando Vermelho members killed in a Rio de Janeiro operation that included four people from Goiás.
• Authorities say detainees include alleged faction members and sympathizers, including some tied to organized fan groups, with charges for firearm possession, apologia to crime, and drug offenses.
• The SSP reported arrests across Goiânia, Abadia de Goiás, Aparecida de Goiânia, and Rio Verde, citing a breakdown of 12, 6, 9, and 3 respectively.