Two people had been arrested in reference to an alleged bomb assault plot focusing on Woman Gaga’s free live performance on Copacabana Seaside, Brazilian Civil Police confirmed.
The suspects — one grownup male detained in Rio Grande do Sul and a teen arrested in Rio de Janeiro — are each reported followers of Woman Gaga and had been allegedly planning to make use of improvised explosives, together with Molotov cocktails, authorities mentioned. No explosives had been discovered throughout the operation, in line with police.
Authorities say the 2 are a part of an internet group that promotes hate speech and makes an attempt to recruit different youngsters whereas encouraging acts of violence. One of many suspects was additionally present in possession of kid pornography, police allege.
A fireworks present after Woman Gaga’s large free live performance at Copacabana Seaside on Might 03, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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The arrests had been a part of Operation Pretend Monsters, a joint investigation led by the Brazilian Justice Ministry, Federal Police, and digital intelligence companies. The operation aimed to preempt any menace forward of the singer’s historic efficiency on Saturday evening, which drew over two million followers to Rio’s iconic beachfront.
Regardless of the menace, the live performance proceeded with out incident.
It is a growing story. Test again for updates.
