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Virada Cultural in SP has dozens of people arrested and cell phones seized

The Public Security Secretariat of São Paulo released, this Sunday (29), the preliminary assessment of the special operation of the Military Police (PM) in the Virada Cultural held this weekend in the city of São Paulo.

According to the PM’s partial survey, 585 people were approached and ten detainees , most of them in the central region of São Paulo. In addition, 55 vehicles were approached, 53 motorcycles inspected and 21 infraction notices and traffic violation notices were carried out.

But, according to the 1st Central Sectional Precinct, the partial balance points to 50 cell phones seized, 40 people arrested and three others arrested in the act .

The secretary’s statement indicates that at least four cell phones were recovered and a knife was seized. However, the final balance of the operation, which mobilized 1,400 police officers and 300 vehicles, will only be presented this Monday (30).

Virada Cultural is one of the biggest events in São Paulo. In this edition, more than 300 artistic presentations were planned, including concerts, performing arts, dance and popular manifestations.

The public expectation is 2 million people, according to the city hall.

Source: CNN Brasil

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