The Federal Revenue Service intercepted 670 tons of quartz at the Port of Santos during the month of October 2025. The operation blocked 25 containers of raw crystals in a series of attempts at irregular export and underreporting, which would cause a billion-dollar loss to Brazil. The exporting company lacked the necessary legal documentation to prove the lawful origin and environmental licenses, constituting the crime of mineral usurpation.
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02/11/2025 – On Sunday (2), a 23-year-old man was arrested in Santos after running over a pedestrian, throwing him into Canal 3 on Avenida Washington Luís in the Boqueirão neighborhood. According to São Paulo’s Public Security Secretariat, the driver was intoxicated and fled without providing help. Security cameras recorded the incident around 8:30 a.m., showing the vehicle hitting the victim as he crossed a pedestrian lane. Police later located the suspect at home and arrested him. The case was filed as negligent bodily injury, failure to render aid, fleeing the scene, and drunk driving. The 40-year-old victim, found conscious but disoriented, suffered head trauma and arm fractures and remains hospitalized at Santa Casa de Santos.
03/11/2025 – On Monday afternoon (3), on Rua das Pedras in Morro São Bento, a 17-year-old teenager died following a shootout with the Military Police. PM officers were patrolling when they were attacked by two armed suspects; one of the suspects managed to flee. The police reacted, hitting the teenager, who later succumbed to his injuries. The police seized a firearm, cash, a two-way radio, and portions of cocaine, crack, and marijuana from the deceased.
05/11/2025 – On Wednesday afternoon (5), at the Central UPA in Vila Matias, a man was arrested for sexual harassment. The suspect harassed female staff and patients, damaged public property within the health unit, and was also found in possession of marijuana. After being restrained by security, he was handed over to the police, where he was charged with sexual harassment, damage to public property, and drug possession.
05/11/2025 – The Baixada Santista reported a spike in meningitis cases in 2025, reaching 50 confirmed cases and 2 deaths (in Praia Grande and Santos) as of Wednesday (5). The most affected municipalities are Guarujá and São Vicente (14 cases each). Authorities, concerned about this increase, are intensifying vaccination in all health units and monitoring in schools to contain the disease.
