Pistol manufactured in World War II is seized by the PM

Man fled after seeing police

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A German weapon manufactured in 1940, during the Second World War, was seized by the Rio Military Police in Andaraí, north of the capital.

According to PM-RJ, the pistol, model Luger Parabellum (Po8), was with a man who was walking in the region. Upon noticing the presence of police officers, who were patrolling the area, the suspect ran away and dropped the gun.

The incident was registered at the 20th DP.

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