Civil Police of Amazonas Eron Rodrigues/PC-AM A man was arrested this Thursday morning (30), in the Redenção neighborhood, Central-West Zone of Manaus, suspected of practicing zoophilia. According to the Amazonas Civil Police (PC-AM), anonymous complaints and messages found on a chat application helped identify the person being investigated and reinforced the evidence of the crime. According to the police, the reports stated that the man was looking for large animals to commit abuse. During the investigations, the police had access to conversations in which the suspect was looking for animals to commit crimes and even asked for one of them to be taken to his house at night. According to the Civil Police, the messages were one of the elements that supported the arrest. ? Join the g1 AM channel on WhatsApp The corporation also claims that the man acquired purebred animals and offered money to third parties to gain access to the animals.
Man arrested on suspicion of zoophilia after complaints and exchange of messages in Manaus
Civil Police of Amazonas Eron Rodrigues/PC-AM A man was arrested this Thursday morning (30), in the Redenção neighborhood, Central-West Zone of Manaus, suspected of practicing zoophilia. According to the Amazonas Civil...
During the approach, the suspect confessed to the crime, according to the Civil Police. After his arrest, he was taken to the Police Station Specialized in Crimes against the Environment and Urban Planning (Dema), responsible for investigating animal abuse crimes. How to report The practice of zoophilia is prohibited in Amazonas by Law No. 7,644/2025, known as the Bestiality Law. The legislation provides for a fine of R$5,000 per animal victim of abuse, loss of custody of all animals under the offender's responsibility and referral of animals for veterinary care and responsible adoption, when necessary. In addition to administrative penalties, those responsible may also face criminal charges based on federal legislation. Reports of crimes against animals can be made to the State Secretariat for Animal Protection (Sepet) by calling (92) 98127-0039.
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