That revealed digital cells that used extremist symbolism and coded language to incite violent behavior among youths.
A teenager in Rio de Janeiro was arrested for keeping child pornography, while a guy identified as the group’s head was arrested for unlawfully possessing a pistol in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul.
In the states of Rio de Janeiro, Mato Grosso, Rio Grande do Sul, and São Paulo, authorities executed more than a dozen search and seizure orders for 15 people.According to authorities, the plan was viewed as a “collective challenge” with the intention of becoming well-known on social media. The singer’s management was contacted by DailyMail.com for comment.
In an effort to boost Rio’s economy, the city paid for the 39-year-old singer’s performance, which is expected to generate close to $100 million.