Driver arrested in Araranguá for using Nazi sticker on car

A driver was arrested in flagrante delicto on Thursday afternoon (22) in the city of Araranguá (SC), after being approached driving a vehicle with stickers in support of Nazism. The case was framed by the authorities as a crime provided for in the Racism Law. The man was driving a Chevrolet Classic that had stickers stuck on the rear window: one displaying a swastika and the other with the words “Brazil civil war now”.

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Details of the occurrence and confession

In a statement to delegate Adriel Alves, the accused confirmed that he owned the car and admitted not only to have ordered, but also to install the stickers himself. According to the Civil Police, the citizen ignored warnings from family members, who tried to warn him about the infractions against the law that the symbol could cause.

The crime of apology for Nazism is non-bailable; Therefore, the driver remains in custody. In addition, his Chevrolet Classic was recalled by the authorities. The investigated remains at the disposal of the Justice and awaits the judicial decision on the maintenance of his arrest.

The display of symbols linked to Nazism is strictly monitored in Brazil, and the use of vehicles to disseminate these messages facilitates identification and approach by security forces. The case of Araranguá reinforces the application of current legislation that punishes the manufacture, commercialization or dissemination of emblems that use the swastika cross for the purpose of publicizing the regime.