Police Detain 'Easter Bunny' and Two Others in Mato Grosso Candy Giveaway Probe

Overview

• Police in Campo Novo do Parecis detained two teenagers and an adult during a Sunday chocolate giveaway and seized about 197 Easter eggs and 142 candy kits.
• Officers said the effort targeted poorer areas of the city, including Boa Esperança, Residencial Parecis, and Jardim das Palmeiras.
• One teenager wore an Easter Bunny costume to approach children, and police described a clear division of tasks among those involved.
• Investigators said the sweets were homemade with no labels, origin, or expiration dates, which could violate health rules.
• The adult remains under arrest and the minors are in custody with the Civil Police, and it is unclear how many children received sweets before the stop.