SAA event in Maranhao, Timon area, Brazil on Thu 22nd January 2026

22nd January 2026

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On 22 January 2026, in Timon (Maranhao), military police officers exchanged fire with two unidentified armed suspects in the Pedro Patricio neighborhood. The officers conducted an operation to locate the suspects, who were wanted for drug trafficking and homicides (unspecified). An armed clash took place and both suspects were shot and killed. Police seized firearm

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Maranhao ( Timon area )

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