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Lima Arrested During Brazilian Football Match After Alleged Kidnapping

Sapucaiense footballer Marlon Natanael de Lima Alexandre was arrested on Wednesday during his team's match in the Campeonato Gaucho Second Division over allegations he was involved in a kidnapping.

As reported by Sports Illustrated, the 21-year-old, known as Lima, was sat on the bench during the game against Farroupilha when he was approached and eventually detained by authorities at the Arthur Mesquita Dias Stadium.

Here's a look at the moment he was placed under arrest by police:

According to a local outlet, Gaucha (h/t SI) Lima was wanted on four different arrest warrants, one of which is a link to the kidnapping of a 67-year-old woman in October.