Distilled drinks found buried on Copacabana beach before New Year’s Eve

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According to Seop, the materials were buried or hidden in the sand and would be used irregularly, with some intended for sale on New Year’s Eve.

“We carry out these actions on the sand of the beach, especially in the early hours of the morning, precisely to be able to unblock the public space and not allow people to use the beach as a clearance. It should be noted that some of these products would certainly be sold during New Year’s Eve,” said the municipal secretary of Public Order, Marcus Belchior.

The operation aims to locate materials and products buried, hidden or irregularly left on the beach, in addition to contributing to leaving the coastline cleaner and more organized for the big change. The actions benefit from the support of Comlurb agents and the Municipal Guard (GM-Rio).

Besides seizing goods, the operation also removes camps set up on the sand, a common practice of people setting up large tents to reserve space on the sand for New Year’s Eve.

The ministry recalls that Decree No. 56.160, of May 2025, established new rules for the organization of Rio’s waterfront. The rule prohibits, among other things, the use of glass bottles and playpens, in addition to regulating music, defining specific volumes and times and standardizing tents with identification by name and number. The aim is to reduce irregularities and ensure a more democratic and organized use of public space.