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.
A car dealership in Minas Gerais was filming an advertising video when an unusual scene drew police attention. Actors were simulating the disposal of a body in a black bag as part of the campaign script. Nearby officers mistook it for an actual crime and conducted an immediate stop.
Dealership staff quickly tried to explain. One stated: “It's a joke, we warned the police over there”. The "body" was actually a company employee placed inside the bag for the visual effect.
The dealership's ad campaign aimed to grab attention with a prank. No formal police report was filed after the clarification, and filming continued without further issues.
