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Eight police officers were definitively sentenced in September 2026 for their involvement in the abuse of two men in August 2020. The officers faced charges including torture and illegal detention. Four of them are serving prison sentences, with the longest being 5 years and 8 months. The incident occurred during a police checkpoint when the victims pointed out that the officers were not wearing masks. The officers subsequently assaulted the men, using tear gas and physical violence, before abandoning them in different locations. Following the incident, one victim sought medical help, leading to an investigation that resulted in the officers' prosecution. The sentences included restrictions on holding positions of authority for the convicted officers.