A 45-year-old man walked around Aeroporto Internacional of Viracopos, in Campinas, armed with a sword, on Sunday night. Polícia Militar was called and had to use a stun gun to immobilize him. Ninguém was injured in the incident.
The suspect approached people and spoke in a disjointed manner. Ele claimed that members of a criminal faction were chasing him. The occurrence was recorded on the 4th Delegacia from Polícia from Atendimento to Turista.
Suspeito circulated around the terminal and caught the attention of passengers
Testemunhas recorded the moment the man walked with his sword exposed. Vídeos shows him approaching other people in the lobby. The concessionaire Aeroportos Brasil Viracopos confirmed the immediate activation of the PM.
Agentes arrived quickly at the scene. The first stun gun shot did not have complete effect. A second shot was necessary to take down the suspect. Ele was contained without offering greater resistance after the shocks.
Polícia confirms man’s police history
The individual has previous records of violent crimes, according to the initial investigation. Ele did not directly threaten anyone during the action at the airport. Apesar of the sword, the episode ended without any injuries.
Equipes from the PM acted with caution. The man was taken to UPA São José after restraint. Lá received medical attention before heading to the police station.
- The sword was seized at the scene
- Dois stun gun shots were fired
- The suspect spoke of persecution by faction
- Nenhuma person was attacked or threatened
- Ocorrência registered with Viracopos’s DEATUR
Aeroporto maintains normal operations after the episode
Viracopos management reinforced that the terminal operated without interruptions. The incident was restricted to a specific area and did not affect flights or boarding. Equipes security team acted in a coordinated manner.
Passageiros who witnessed the scene reported initial surprise. Alguns recorded the videos circulating on the networks. The PM arrived within minutes of the first calls.
Detalhes of suspect containment and routing
The man was immobilized around 8pm. Ele remained in police custody until the incident was registered. UPA São José provided first care.
Investigadores from the 4th DEATUR took over the case. The expert must analyze the sword and possible images from cameras at the airport. The suspect’s history will be cross-referenced with other records.
Medidas security in airport terminals
Viracopos has luggage search and metal detectors at strategic points. Casos like this are rare, but reinforce constant vigilance. The PM maintains extensive patrols of the complex.
Passageiros must report any suspicious situation immediately. The concessionaire advises the use of the terminal’s emergency channels. This Sunday’s episode served as a test for rapid response protocols.
The case remains under investigation. Autoridades monitor the detainee’s health status and continue with the legal procedures.