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At least one drone has been shot down during security operation at extraordinary session of the STF

cbn15 September 2026 at 19:12

Security was reinforced in the surroundings of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) this Tuesday (15) during the extraordinary session that discusses the opening of an investigation against Minister Alexandre de Moraes. Among the equipment used by the Judicial Police is an anti-drone device, which was activated during the operation. Judicial Police agents confirmed to CBN that the equipment has already been used and that at least one drone was hit.

The police did not inform how many times the device was activated nor did they provide details about its operation, but they explained that the equipment works on the signal of drones. The device is large and heavy, about 1.5 meters, and was seen being operated by agents during the session coverage.

The Judicial Police also works with large-caliber weaponry in the external area of the STF. The security scheme also features shock troops from the Federal District Military Police, positioned at two points near the Supreme Court. The operation also has support from the Institutional Security Cabinet, completing the protection device around the court.

Why this matters

The extraordinary session of the STF that discusses the opening of an investigation against a minister of the court represents a moment of high political relevance for the Brazilian Judicial system. Readers in the region are directly affected by the mobilization of security forces on public roads near the court, in addition to following an event that may have implications for the balance between branches of government. The use of anti-drone technology demonstrates the level of preparation to protect the political operation underway.

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