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The Sun
4 days ago
- The Sun
‘Brazil's largest gold seizure ever' made in glam influencer's car as cops find £8.2m of bars ‘hidden in dashboard'
COPS have made the "largest gold seizure ever" in Brazil after finding £8.2million worth of precious bars inside a glam influencer's car. Over 100 solid gold bars were seized from inside the motor's dashboard during a raid at a red light. 7 7 Influencer Suzy Alencar was travelling with her husband Bruno Mendes de Jesus when her car was stopped by cops. Officers initially found a small quantity of gold during their search. But as they looked more, they uncovered more stash hidden in the dashboard and other compartments. They seized 103kg worth of gold bars, with a price tag of almost £8.32million, according to the current Central Bank of Brazil rate. The Federal Highway Police (PRF) have described the bust as the 'largest gold seizure in Brazil's history'. PRF officer Rodrigo Magno told local media: 'We carried out the stop and, upon inspecting the inside of the vehicle, noticed signs that some parts had been tampered with. 'This prompted us to conduct a more thorough search.' Bruno, 30, was arrested at the scene but 'refused to make a statement'. Mum Suzy was arrested too, but was released shortly. It is understood she was not charged at the time of her arrest. Police are now investigating the gold's origin and links to mafia or criminal gangs. Suzy has tens of thousands of followers on social media, where she shares videos about motherhood, fashion, and everyday moments. Bruno's lawyer, Smiller Rodrigues de Carvalho, said his client is a 'first-time offender with a clean record'. He described him as the 'sole provider for his family, which is in a vulnerable social situation'. 7 7 He added: 'He is a worker who, like thousands of Brazilians, is involved in the mining sector. "Despite operating in areas with regulatory challenges, it remains for many their main source of income and the only means of survival. 'What the law prohibits is the exploitation of mineral resources without legal authorisation and without complying with environmental and tax obligations. "It is the lack of proper documentation that turns the activity into an administrative or criminal offence not the mining itself, which is a long-standing and deeply rooted reality in many parts of Brazil.' The lawyer stressed that Bruno has 'no involvement with criminal organisations or activities that threaten public order'. 7
The Sun
30-06-2025
- The Sun
Watch terrifying moment out-of-control lorry with no brakes smashes hatchback carrying 5 including child off bridge
THIS is the jaw-dropping moment an out-of-control lorry with no brakes smashes into a tiny family hatchback carrying five - including a child - off a bridge. Horror CCTV footage shows the HGV veering into the opposite lane at incredible speed last Thursday afternoon in Brazil. 5 5 5 The lorry driver managed to miraculously swerve back into the correct lane to avoid what could have been a head-on collision with another truck. But the decision to do so meant the out-of-control lorry smashed into a tiny hatchback, not only pushing it off the road but through the crash barrier and off the overpass. The red car is captured terrifyingly flipping through the air before plunging out of sight to the ground below. The lorry then hit another truck in its path, causing it to spill its cargo as it zigzagged across the single carriageway. Traffic police desperately scrambled to the scene to administer first aid, cordon off the area, and manage the resulting traffic. Unbelievably, the family-of-five in the car that went off the bridge managed to survive the horror ordeal. One person's injuries were considered serious while the others' were minor. Those injured were treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to local healthcare facilities. The incident unfolded on a stretch of the BR-116 highway in Cândido Sales, south-west of Salvador, Brazil. The drama ended when the timber-loaded lorry plunged down an embankment alongside the motorway. The Federal Highway Police say a terrifying brake failure caused the accident. And, despite their presence, they were unable to stop locals from looting the split timber. The road was reopened to traffic about two hours later. A mere few days ago, footage caught the moment a speeding bus filled with students swerved across the road before plunging into a river. A video shows the double decker narrowly avoiding cars before flying off the road near Eastleigh, Hampshire. The speeding bus squeezes between an oncoming car and a learner driver before crashing through a fence into the River Itchen, on Bishopstoke Road. 19 people were left injured following the disturbing ordeal, which was over in a matter of seconds. Video from inside the vehicle, filmed by one horrified passenger, also shows the double decker barrelling down the Hampshire road. Terrified screams can be heard from the students, who shout, "we're going to die", before the video cuts off. 5 5
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Business Standard
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Brazilian judges accept charges against Bolsonaro allies in coup plot
A panel of Brazil's Supreme Court justices unanimously accepted criminal charges Tuesday against six more key allies of former President Jair Bolsonaro over an alleged coup plot to keep him in office after his 2022 election defeat. Last month, the panel unanimously accepted charges against Bolsonaro and seven close allies over the alleged coup plot following his loss to current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, and ordered the former right wing leader to stand trial. When Prosecutor-General Paulo Gonet accused Bolsonaro and 33 others of attempting a coup, he divided them into five different groups, based on their roles and positions in the alleged plot. Bolsonaro and his closest allies, including running mate Gen. Braga Netto, were placed in the core group, according to the charges. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court panel reviewed charges against the second group, which Gonet said held managerial roles. The second group includes former presidential foreign affairs adviser Filipe Martins, retired Gen. Mario Fernandes, former Federal Highway Police director Silvinei Vasques, former presidential aide Col. Marcelo Camara and two federal police officers, Fernando Oliveira and Marilia Alencar. These individuals coordinated actions planned by the core group, Gonet said in the indictment. These included mobilising police officers to support the alleged coup, monitoring authorities and drafting a document intended to justify a state of emergency. Bolsonaro and his allies have repeatedly denied wrongdoing. The former president says that he's being politically persecuted. Bolsonaro has been hospitalised for more than a week, recovering from bowel surgery. On Monday, from his hospital bed in Brasilia, he gave an interview to local television network SBT and said that his trial wasn't technical, but political. Under Brazilian law, a coup conviction alone carries a sentence of up to 12 years, but when combined with the other charges, it could result in a sentence of decades behind bars. The former president is expected to stand trial in the next few months at Brazil's Supreme Court.
The Herald Scotland
22-04-2025
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Brazil court accepts charges against more Bolsonaro allies in alleged coup plot
When prosecutor-general Paulo Gonet accused Bolsonaro and 33 others of attempting a coup, he divided them into five groups based on their roles and positions in the alleged plot. Bolsonaro and his closest allies, including running mate General Braga Netto, were in the 'core group', according to the charges. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court panel reviewed charges against the second group, which Mr Gonet said held managerial roles. The second group includes former presidential foreign affairs adviser Filipe Martins, retired General Mario Fernandes, former Federal Highway Police director Silvinei Vasques, ex-presidential aide Colonel Marcelo Camara and two federal police officers, Fernando Oliveira and Marilia Alencar. These individuals co-ordinated actions planned by the core group, Mr Gonet said in the indictment, including mobilising police officers to support the alleged coup, monitoring authorities and drafting a document intended to justify a state of emergency. Bolsonaro and his allies have repeatedly denied wrongdoing. The former president says he is being politically persecuted. He has been in hospital for more than a week, recovering from bowel surgery. On Monday, from his hospital bed in Brasilia, he gave an interview to local television network SBT and said his trial was not technical but political. Under Brazilian law, a coup conviction alone carries a sentence of up to 12 years, but when combined with the other charges, it could result in decades behind bars. The former president is expected to stand trial in the next few months at Brazil's Supreme Court.
BreakingNews.ie
22-04-2025
- Politics
- BreakingNews.ie
Brazil court accepts charges against more Bolsonaro allies in alleged coup plot
A panel of Brazil's Supreme Court justices has unanimously accepted charges against six more key allies of former president Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly attempting a coup to keep him in office. Last month, the panel unanimously accepted charges against Bolsonaro and seven close allies over the alleged coup plot after his 2022 election defeat to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, and ordered the former right-wing leader to stand trial. Advertisement When prosecutor-general Paulo Gonet accused Bolsonaro and 33 others of attempting a coup, he divided them into five groups based on their roles and positions in the alleged plot. Bolsonaro and his closest allies, including running mate General Braga Netto, were in the 'core group', according to the charges. On Tuesday, the Supreme Court panel reviewed charges against the second group, which Mr Gonet said held managerial roles. The second group includes former presidential foreign affairs adviser Filipe Martins, retired General Mario Fernandes, former Federal Highway Police director Silvinei Vasques, ex-presidential aide Colonel Marcelo Camara and two federal police officers, Fernando Oliveira and Marilia Alencar. Advertisement These individuals co-ordinated actions planned by the core group, Mr Gonet said in the indictment, including mobilising police officers to support the alleged coup, monitoring authorities and drafting a document intended to justify a state of emergency. Bolsonaro and his allies have repeatedly denied wrongdoing. The former president says he is being politically persecuted. He has been in hospital for more than a week, recovering from bowel surgery. On Monday, from his hospital bed in Brasilia, he gave an interview to local television network SBT and said his trial was not technical but political. Under Brazilian law, a coup conviction alone carries a sentence of up to 12 years, but when combined with the other charges, it could result in decades behind bars. Advertisement The former president is expected to stand trial in the next few months at Brazil's Supreme Court.
