SAA

SAA event in Bahia, Salvador area, Brazil on Sun 8th March 2026

8th March 2026

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On 8 March 2026, in Salvador - Itapua (Bahia), military police officers exchanged fire with drug traffickers in the Sao Cristovao neighborhood. The officers conducted an operation in the region after receiving reports about the presence of the suspects, who were wanted for drug trafficking and for taking part in the killing of an off-duty military police officer in Santaluz municipality (coded separately). An armed clash took place and a suspect was shot and killed. Police seized a firearm. 1 fatality.

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Bahia ( Salvador area )

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