Video shows Brazilian bank robbers strap hostages to getaway cars as ‘human shields’

Brazilian bank robbers strapped hostages to their getaway cars as “human shields” in an elaborate plot that saw the criminals also plant bombs throughout the city to aid their escape. Shocking video shows the victims tied to the roofs and hoods of 10 cars after the heavily armed robbers targeted three different banks in the city of Araçatuba early Monday.-- More...

Na fuga, os reféns foram amarrados nos veículos. Tentativa de impedir qualquer contra-ataque da polícia ao grupo. Deus guarde essas pessoas e todos de Araçatuba. Todas as agências bancárias do centro foram invadidas - informações preliminares. pic.twitter.com/lu0hBlcTCu

— Yuri Macri (@yurimacri) August 30, 2021