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A staged scene for a car dealership ad in Minas Gerais was mistaken for a real crime, prompting a police approach. Officers reacted swiftly to what appeared to be a body in a black bag. Participants clarified it was a prank featuring an employee inside the bag.

April 17, 2026 Reported by AI

Minas Gerais Military Police arrested two men aged 21 and 23 on the night of April 16 in Poços de Caldas, southern Minas Gerais, in one of the city's largest drug seizures. Triggered by an anonymous tip, the operation seized over 40 kg of marijuana, ecstasy, LSD and other substances, plus R$ 26,000 in cash and stolen vehicles.

A 65-year-old Chilean man was detained on Tuesday at São Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport on suspicion of stealing a passenger's backpack. This marks his 11th similar incident at the airport since last year. Police recovered all stolen items.

April 15, 2026 Reported by AI

A man was taken to hospital by ambulance helicopter after being injured with a stabbing weapon in Vega, Haninge south of Stockholm. Police are investigating the incident as attempted murder following an alert shortly after 7pm. One person has been taken in for questioning.

A man in his 20s died after falling from the helipad area of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi on Tuesday morning. Police have launched investigations to establish the circumstances. The incident briefly halted activities nearby as crowds gathered.

April 13, 2026 Reported by AI

South African army and police units swept through Lavender Hill and Steenberg on Friday evening, targeting suspected drug houses as part of Operation Prosper. Children trailed the convoy with excitement, while some residents and officials voiced scepticism over its lasting effect on gang violence. No shootings have been reported in the areas since the raids.