SAA

SAA event in Ceara, Juazeiro do Norte area, Brazil on Wed 18th February 2026

18th February 2026

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On 18 February 2026, in Juazeiro do Norte (Ceara), military police officers exchanged fire with a suspected drug trafficker in the Timbaubas neighborhood. The officers conducted an operation after receiving reports about a drug trafficker, who fired against them once he was approached. An armed clash took place and the suspect was shot and killed. Two suspects were arrested. Police seized a firearm, ammunition and drugs. 1 fatality.

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Ceara ( Juazeiro do Norte area )

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