The president of the Rural Union of Pontes e Lacerda, Juliano Queiroz, and nine other people were taken hostage during an attempted robbery in the early hours of this Thursday (9), in the municipality located 444 km from Cuiabá.
Union president and nine other people are taken hostage during robbery in Pontes e Lacerda
The president of the Rural Union of Pontes e Lacerda, Juliano Queiroz, and nine other people were taken hostage during an attempted robbery in the early hours of this Thursday (9), in the municipality located 444 km...
According to initial information, the rural producer was at home celebrating his daughter's birthday, accompanied by family and friends, when the group was surprised by four criminals.
Security camera footage recorded the moment the suspects approached the residence and then invaded the property.
The Military Police were called and began negotiations with the criminals. During the negotiations, the group began to demand the presence of the press at the site.
Videos taken by media outlets in the region show part of the action inside the house. In the recordings, the suspects ask for live broadcasts and demand that the names of the press vehicles present at the incident be informed, while keeping the victims under threat.
In one of the images, one of the criminals appears pointing a gun at the head of one of the victims during negotiations with the police.
After hours of tension, all victims were released without injuries. The four suspects surrendered to the Military Police and were taken to the appropriate measures.
Source:
Nortão News