Overview
- The Civil Police bomb squad, which removed the device Monday, said the seized item will undergo forensic tests.
- Police identified it as a 'granada de efeito moral,' a non-lethal stun grenade that uses a blinding flash and loud blast to disorient people.
- Military police found the object on the sand near the Copacabana Palace during stage setup, then specialists isolated the spot and removed it without incident, and the promenade later reopened after safety checks.
- Investigators opened a case to trace the item’s origin and possible responsibility, with the 12th Police Station in Copacabana handling the probe according to police and local reports.
- Preparations continue for a free Shakira concert on May 2, a beachfront event that follows past Copacabana shows drawing about 1.6 million for Madonna in 2024 and 2.1 million for Lady Gaga in 2025.