The Brazilian police announced on Monday that they had safely removed an “explosive” device from the promenade near Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.
The device was discovered days ahead of a free concert by Colombian singer Shakira, scheduled to take place on 2 May.
Local media reported that the object resembled a type of grenade that, while not lethal, could temporarily disorient people with loud noise and smoke.
Explosive ordnance disposal teams arrived at the scene in the morning and neutralised the device.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.
