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SOROCABA – Military police used moral bombs to disperse a clandestine luau that took place on the famous Riviera de São Lourenço beach, in Bertioga, on the São Paulo coast, in the early hours of Friday the 1st. Hundreds of young people have gathered on the beach since the turn of the year. A municipal decree totally prohibited access to the municipality’s beaches, including strips of sand, gardens and promenades, from 7:00 p.m. on the 31st to 7:00 a.m. this Friday.
According to the Military Police, residents of neighboring buildings on the boardwalk complained of crowds, alcohol consumption and fights between groups of young people. The PM sent a troop to the site at 5 am. According to the police commander, Captain Genivaldo Pereira da Silva Junior, the large number of people present forced the use of smoke bombs to disperse the crowd. According to Silva, the group dissolved without resistance. No one was injured and there were no arrests.
The Association of Friends of the Riviera de São Lourenço reported that the luau is not an event organized or coordinated by the entity. The youth meeting has been taking place spontaneously for many years and, lately, it has been facilitated by the use of social networks. Repeated complaints about disorder, loud noises, fights and drinking, in addition to illegal substances, led the association to strengthen surveillance and advise neighbors about the inconvenience of the practice, in addition to requesting support from public security authorities.
The turn of the year had beaches invaded by bathers on the coast of SP
The turn of the year had beaches invaded by bathers and occupied by crowds on almost the entire coast of São Paulo. On the north coast, with access to the released beaches, tourists caused large crowds on the sand strip and the intervention of the Military Police was necessary. On the southern coast, restricted beaches were invaded in Guarujá and São Vicente. Unable to control the crowds of tourists, the city of Guarujá anticipated the reopening of the beaches on Friday morning, which was scheduled for Sunday (3).
The entire coast was placed in the red phase of the São Paulo Plan, due to the increase in covid-19 cases, but the north coast decided to maintain free access to the beaches. Some municipalities on the southern coast, such as Santos and Guarujá, have chosen to block access to the sand strip with bars, screens and zebra stripes to avoid crowds.
In Ubatuba, on the north coast, bathers crowded and caused a commotion with the use of loud sounds in Praia Grande, the main city. Despite the clear beaches, a municipal law prohibits loud noise. The Military Police intervened and dispersed the crowd. “We saw the need to take measures to disperse the crowd that was gathering around the sound, but no one was injured,” said Captain Guilherme Aquino, commander of the local prime minister. According to him, there were more than 20 notices for excessive sound and each one resulted in a fine of R $ 5,000.
In Caraguatatuba, in the same region, thousands of people gathered on New Year’s Eve on the Martim de Sá beach. There was a loud sound and most did not wear masks, according to records made by residents. Many young people made ‘flows’ along the shore. This Friday morning, the afternoon vehicles dispersed the crowd. Even with the weather closed, the beaches remained crowded throughout the day.
Not even the rains managed to reduce the capacity of the beaches. In Ilhabela, an overnight storm washed away boats. A sailboat was thrown against the dock of Praia do Pinto, but there was only material damage. In São Sebastião, 18 people had to be rescued on the Guaecá beach. They were in a banana boat when they were surprised by the heavy rain with gusts of wind and could not return. All groups wore vests and were rescued in a Marine Firefighters Group boat.
In Guarujá, bathers broke the blockade
In Guarujá, at the time of the shift, bathers invaded Pitangueiras beach, in the central region, which was closed with bars. The municipal guards fought to eliminate the invaders. There were records of groups occupying the strip of sand with chairs and umbrellas. This Friday morning, the city government decided to grant access to the city’s beaches. The railings were removed around 11am. According to the municipality, the measure was taken because no serious events were recorded during the interdiction period, despite the large number of tourists who are in the city.
In Santos, another city that closed the beaches, the city said the restriction will remain. According to the municipality, the population collaborated and respected the ban, keeping the beaches empty. In São Vicente, where the beaches were closed only at night, from 6 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. this Friday, several groups of people broke the blockade and invaded Gonzaguinha Beach. There were also crowds on the boardwalk.
The city of Praia Grande kept the beaches clear, but the city administration could not avoid the crowds. Hundreds of tourists and residents gathered on the shore without masks and the beaches were crowded. The strip of sand was even covered by umbrellas.
In Mongaguá, the Military Police had to use bombs with a moral effect to disperse a crowd gathered in a “punch” on the beach in the Agenor de Campos neighborhood. The party started Thursday night and took three blocks from Mário Covas Júnior Avenue. The event was only disbanded after the arrival of the PM vehicles, at 8am.
According to the Ministry of Public Security, surveillance on the coast during the turn of the year was reinforced with a contingent of 2,300 men. The Regional Development Secretariat reported that the management of the beaches is municipal.
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