Between January and April 2025, the state of Rio de Janeiro recorded 37 security agents murdered — a 106% increase compared to the same period in 2024, while deaths caused by police interventions rose 34.4%, from 212 to 285, according to data from Brazil’s Ministry of Justice. These trends contrast with national figures, which remained largely stable or declined slightly.
01/06/2025 – Fhillip da Silva Gregório, known as “Professor,” a drug trafficking leader in the Complexo do Alemão and a prominent figure in the Red Command (CV), was found dead from gunshot wounds on Sunday, 1 June, at the Del Castilho emergency unit, in the Inhaúma neighborhood, North Zone. Wanted since 2018, he was responsible for the group’s arms and drug supply. His mistress claimed he had taken his own life and handed over a weapon. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of his death.
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01/06/2025 – A 37-year-old man was shot dead on Sunday (01/06), inside a football field in Paciência, West Zone. Surveillance footage captured armed men on Rua João Massena de Melo, one of the access roads to the field. One suspect shouted for people not to move before gunfire erupted. At least four men fled in a car. The victim died at the scene, and the killing is suspected to be linked to gang rivalries.
01/06/2025 – A retired military police officer is suspected of assaulting his daughter inside a residence on Rua Porto Feliz, in Honório Gurgel, North Zone, during the early hours of Sunday (01/06). According to the Military Police, the victim was taken to the hospital before filing a report at the 40th DP. At the scene, officers found the suspect collapsed in the garage; he was reportedly under antidepressants and sedatives.
01/06/2025 – Two people died in a fire that broke out early Sunday (01/06), in a building on Rua Taylor, in Lapa, downtown Rio. According to witnesses, the fire started after a man allegedly tried to set his partner on fire during an argument. Six other residents were injured, and the building was condemned due to a collapse risk. The Capital Homicide Division has opened an investigation. The suspect fled the scene.
02/06/2025 – On Monday morning (02/06), the Military Police launched an operation in the Complexo do Chapadão, in Anchieta, North Zone, targeting cargo and vehicle thefts as well as territorial disputes between rival gangs. Barricades were set on fire to hinder police access to the area. No arrests or seizures have been reported so far.
02/06/2025 – A Military Police officer was grazed by a bullet to the head during a patrol in Morro São João, in Engenho Novo, North Zone, on Monday morning (02/06). According to the police, officers from the São João UPP were shot at by criminals.
02/06/2025 – Two bodies were found in front of the 23rd Police Station, in Méier, North Zone, during the early hours of Monday (02/06). According to reports, both bodies had gunshot wounds. Officers arriving for work discovered the victims on Rua Aristides Caire. Their identities and the circumstances of how the bodies were left at the scene remain unknown. The Homicide Division has launched an investigation.
03/06/2025 – On Tuesday (03/06), the Military Police launched an operation in the Complexo de Israel, in Cordovil, North Zone, to suppress thefts and the control exerted by the Third Pure Command (TCP). An anti-drone rifle, radios, and drugs were seized in Cidade Alta. Shootouts disrupted train services, paralyzed BRT lines, and Avenida Brasil was temporarily blocked.
03/06/2025 – A man was arrested on Tuesday (03/06), in Flamengo, South Zone, suspected of setting fire to a building in Lapa on Sunday (01/06), which killed two people and injured several others. According to the Capital Homicide Division (DHC), he allegedly started the fire following an argument with his partner. The suspect, who was homeless, fled the scene.
03/06/2025 – On Tuesday (03/06), two men orchestrated the theft of R$15,000 worth of food products in Jardim Botânico, South Zone, by staging a fake armed robbery during a delivery. Surveillance footage showed the delivery driver willingly transferring the cargo to another vehicle, contradicting his initial claim of being coerced by armed criminals. After inconsistencies were detected, police located the second suspect in Magé along with the vehicle used in the crime. Both men were arrested.
03/06/2025 – On Tuesday evening (03/06), a civil police officer shot and killed a man during an attempted robbery on the Engenheiro Rufino de Almeida Pizarro overpass in Praça da Bandeira, North Zone. According to authorities, the suspect threatened to shoot the officer during the confrontation. The man, aged 40, died on the spot.
04/06/2025 – On Wednesday morning (04/06), local authorities carried out an enforcement operation at the former Casa de Saúde São Sebastião in Catete, South Zone, which had been illegally used as a storage site by street vendors. Over 20 carts, two tons of irregular goods (including spoiled food and gas canisters), and five vehicles were seized. The action sparked protests, with vendors blocking the street. The site, previously shut down in 2023, was deemed unsanitary and dangerous.
05/06/2025 – On Thursday (05/06), a police operation in Morro do Dendê, Ilha do Governador, North Zone, resulted in one death and four arrests. Officers seized a stolen armored vehicle, nicknamed the “criminal caveirão,” modified with a firing port in the windshield. Inside the vehicle, police found four assault rifles and four pistols. The operation targeted organized crime groups active in the area.
05/06/2025 – On Thursday (05/06), Military Police carried out another operation in the Complexo de Israel, North Zone, targeting drug trafficking in the Cidade Alta, Pica-pau, and Cinco Bocas communities. A gunfight was reported during the raid, though no injuries were confirmed. The intervention is part of ongoing efforts to combat organized crime.
06/06/2025 – On Friday night (06/06), a civil police officer was shot during an attempted robbery in front of a motel on Rua do Senado, in Lapa. Surveillance footage shows the officer talking to a staff member when a man on a motorcycle approached, drew a gun and exchanged fire with the officer. The suspect fled on foot, leaving the motorcycle behind. The suspect was later found wounded.
06/06/2025 – Four suspects were arrested on Friday (06/06) in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo for their involvement in the brutal assault of a 25-year-old law student in Lagoa, South Zone, on 23 May. The victim was beaten unconscious with 22 kicks to the head following a nightclub dispute. Two suspects, including Jacobo Pareja Rodriguez, remain at large. Among those detained is model Bruno Krupp, who allegedly incited the attack. Jacobo Pareja Rodriguez wanted for attempted murder, is the son of Colombian drug trafficker Alexander Pareja Garcia, a former leader of the Norte del Valle Cartel.
06/06/2025 – On Friday (06/06), a man was caught on security cameras brutally assaulting his ex-wife in the hallway of her building in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, West Zone. He was arrested days later in Rio das Ostras, in the Região dos Lagos. Despite being under a restraining order, he continued to harass and threaten the victim. He also has two prior criminal records for threats, insults, and harassment involving former partners.
07/06/2025 – On Saturday (07/06), First Sergeant Otávio de Almeida Justa, a longtime member of the BOPE (Rio’s elite police unit), was fatally shot during a traffic dispute on Estrada da Cancela Preta, in Bangu, West Zone. Off-duty at the time, he was hit in the abdomen and died. The shooter fled and remains unidentified. The Capital Homicide Division is investigating.
08/06/2025 – In the early hours of Sunday (08/06), a police raid in Morro Santo Amaro, Catete, South Zone, resulted in a shootout during a party that left six civilians injured and one dead. The operation was conducted by Bope and COE following reports of armed suspects. On Monday (09/06), Military Police Secretary Marcelo de Menezes Nogueira admitted that key planning protocols, such as risk assessment, timing, and community safety, were not followed.
08/06/2025 – On Sunday (08/06), a street vendor was arrested on Copacabana Beach, South Zone, for scamming a tourist couple from the Dominican Republic. He charged them R$ 1,000 for two corn cobs, well above the local average of R$ 10–20 per unit. Initially asking for R$ 300, the vendor lowered the price to R$ 60 after the couple protested, then used a different card machine to overcharge. The couple noticed the excessive charge via their bank app and reported it.
08/06/2025 – On Sunday night (08/06), residents of the Fubá and Campinho hills in Cascadura, North Zone, endured intense shootouts amid an ongoing war between rival drug factions. Videos circulating online show members of the Red Command (CV) mocking the Third Pure Command (TCP) after reportedly advancing into Morro do Fubá, a territory traditionally controlled by the TCP. Armed confrontations were reported near the Pedra Rachada area. No injuries have been confirmed so far.
09/06/2025 – On Monday (09/06), police uncovered a stolen phone trafficking point just meters from the 20th Police Precinct in Vila Isabel, North Zone, after GPS signals from at least four stolen devices pointed to the area. The location, next to a tire shop, was found to contain dozens of stolen phones and two pistol magazines. A suspect was arrested at the scene.
09/06/2025 – On Monday (09/06), a snack bar in Copacabana, South Zone, was shut down after a 17-year-old girl reported finding a live cockroach inside a pastel she consumed at the establishment. Accompanied by her mother, she sought medical attention and then filed a complaint at the 12th Police District. Officers inspected the site, documented the contaminated food, and arrested the supplier on the spot for crimes against consumer relations. The store was closed following a forensic inspection.
09/06/2025 – On Monday morning (09/06), a delivery worker was shot by a patrol officer from the Segurança Presente program on Avenida Maracanã, in Tijuca, North Zone. Police and the victim’s family provided conflicting accounts: the officer claimed the cyclist tried to attack him during an approach, prompting him to fire a shot to the waist. The family said the officer nearly hit the victim on the sidewalk, then acted aggressively; the delivery worker allegedly slapped him in self-defense before being shot.
09/06/2025 – On Monday (09/06), a man involved in the ongoing gang conflict in Rio de Janeiro’s North Zone was shot and killed in Morro do Fubá, in Cascadura. Identified as a member of a criminal group from Morro do Dezoito, he was reportedly leading assaults on rival territories in the Fubá and Campinho hills. According to police, he was shot by members of the Third Pure Command (TCP).
10/06/2025 – On Tuesday night (10/06), a retired military police officer shot and killed two suspects during an attempted robbery in Marechal Hermes, North Zone. According to authorities, the officer reacted when two men attempted to rob a commercial establishment. Both suspects were fatally shot at the scene, and a 9mm pistol was seized. During the gunfight, the officer and a woman present at the location were also injured. The Capital Homicide Division is investigating the case.
10/06/2025 – On Tuesday (10/06), a major operation by the Civil Police against the Third Pure Command (TCP) in the Complexo de Israel, North Zone, paralyzed parts of the city. Avenida Brasil, Linha Amarela, and Linha Vermelha were shut down, severely disrupting bus, train, and BRT services. Four civilians were injured, including two bus passengers and more than 20 suspects were arrested. Police officers seized eight rifles, grenades, Molotov cocktails, and military equipment. The operation aimed to dismantle a criminal organization led by “Peixão,” which had operated in several favelas in the city’s northern zone.
10/06/2025 – An attempted robbery took place on Tuesday evening (10/06) on Rua Capitão Resende, near Rua Aristides Caire, in Cachambi, North Zone, when a motorcyclist approached a car stopped in traffic. The driver immediately reacted by accelerating toward the assailant, driving onto the sidewalk, and crashing through the gate of a residential building. The suspect managed to dodge the impact and fled on a motorcycle that was waiting further ahead.
11/05/2025 – On Wednesday (11/06), a man was arrested by the Federal Police in a luxury apartment in Barra da Tijuca, West Zone, for his role in an international drug trafficking scheme between Brazil and Europe. The investigation began after 300 kg of cocaine and boric acid were found hidden in a shipment of sea salt bound for Antwerp, Belgium, in July 2024. The suspect is believed to have coordinated the smuggling operation, using shell companies to launder money and organize the logistics.
12/06/2025 – The Bonde dos Crias, an armed group linked to the Red Command (CV), was targeted on Thursday (12/06), by a Civil Police operation in Vila Kennedy, West Zone. The action followed escalating conflicts with militiamen from the neighboring Catiri area, marked by summary executions and an imposed curfew on residents. Members of the group are accused of drug trafficking, homicides, extortion, use of stolen vehicles, and crimes against law enforcement. The operation aimed to dismantle their logistical and financial structure, with a potential seizure of 6 billion reais.
14/06/2025 – On Saturday (14/06), 18-year-old Marcelle Julia da Silva was found dead in Pavuna, North Zone, three days after disappearing. The main suspect, 35 years old Chinese national wanted for femicide was arrested days later in São Paulo. Security footage shows Marcelle entering his home on 11 June and never leaving; he was later seen pushing a cart allegedly containing her body. The corpse was found in a house mutilated by dogs.
16/06/2025 – On Monday (16/06), civil police launched an operation in Ladeira dos Tabajaras, Copacabana, to arrest suspects in the murder of Core agent João Pedro Marquini. Six suspects were arrested, and one was killed. They are accused of homicide and criminal association for drug trafficking. The targeted group controls drug sales in Tabajaras, Tijuca, Grajaú, and Santa Cruz. Marquini was killed in April 2025 after encountering an armed gang in Rio’s West Zone.
16/06/2025 – On Monday (16/06), the alleged drug boss of Parque Alegria in Caju, North Zone of Rio, known as “Bob do Caju”, was arrested. A member of the Third Pure Command (TCP), he has over 20 criminal records and more than 40 years of convictions, including drug trafficking, homicide, and organized crime. He is accused of orchestrating cargo thefts from Rio’s port and redistributing goods to TCP-controlled areas like Maré. He also allegedly supplied weapons for the 2017 drug war in Rocinha.
16/06/2025 – On Monday (16/06), police arrested a 23-year-old man in Pilares, North Zone, wanted for drug trafficking association and under investigation for the December 2024 death of Navy doctor Gisele Mendes de Souza e Mello. Gisele, 55, was fatally shot in the head during a ceremony at the Naval Hospital Marcílio Dias, near the Lins Complex. The suspect, linked to the Red Command, was heading to Morro do Gambá when captured.
16/06/2025 – On Monday night (16/06), an elderly woman and her two dogs were dragged along a sidewalk during a robbery in Flamengo, South Zone. Security footage shows two men on a motorcycle approaching her, with the passenger grabbing her bag and dragging her to the ground. The suspects fled the scene.
16/06/2025 – In Laranjeiras, South Zone, a caregiver allegedly plotted to murder the son of her 83-year-old employer to seize the family inheritance. She had been stealing from the elderly woman, misusing credit cards, and neglecting her care. The suspect offered money to a substitute caregiver in exchange for help and recent photos of the intended victim to send to a hired killer. The substitute refused and alerted the family and police, preventing the crime. The suspect was arrested on Monday (16/06), in Itaboraí.
16/06/2025 – On Monday (16/06), a woman was arrested in Realengo, West Zone, for transporting drugs from Paraguay to Brazil. Identified as a drug mule working for the Red Command, she had previously been arrested in 2019 for a similar offense while en route to Vila Kennedy. She escaped custody in São Paulo and was considered a fugitive.
16/06/2025 – On Monday (16/06), police rescued a young man kidnapped on Praia da Reserva in Barra da Tijuca, West Zone, after his father reported an extortion attempt via Pix. The father, a federal police officer, received a suspicious call and alerted police, who tracked the victim’s phone to a wooded area. During the rescue, there was an exchange of gunfire between the suspect and officers.
16/06/2025 – On Monday (16/06), Rio police launched Operation Mounjaro targeting a criminal group smuggling and illegally selling the weight-loss drug Mounjaro without medical prescription or regulatory approval. The investigation revealed that a couple brought the medication into Brazil in luggage and sold it via social media. Searches were carried out in Jacarepaguá and Barra da Tijuca, and the suspects confessed during questioning.
17/06/2025 – On Thursday (17/06), two men were arrested for theft after using false church identities to enter the homes of elderly people in Ilha do Governador, North Zone. One waited in the car while the other posed as a religious member to gain the victims’ trust, then threatened and robbed them. In one case, a victim was forced to hand over bank cards, jewelry, documents, and PINs, resulting in losses of over R$ 7,600.
17/06/2025 – On Thursday (17/06), four men were arrested in the Linha Vermelha near the Manguinhos community, North Zone, for buying stolen goods. They were transporting over one ton of chicken in two vehicles without any invoices, intending to resell the products in Duque de Caxias. The cargo matched a theft report from Campo Grande and was valued at around R$ 400,000. One of the cars had a fake delivery service logo to conceal the operation. The arrests were part of the second phase of Operation Torniquete.
17/06/2025 – On Thursday (17/06), the Military Police carried out an operation in the Saçu community, located in the Quintino neighborhood, North Zone. No arrests or seizures were reported during the action. The goal was to curb the movement of criminals involved in territorial disputes in the area. The operation also aimed to combat vehicle theft on roads leading into the community.
17/06/2025 – On Thursday (17/06), a shootout between police and armed criminals caused panic in Gardênia Azul, West Zone. Officers from the 18th BPM were fired upon during a patrol operation after attempting to stop a motorcycle on Avenida Ayrton Senna. Video footage shows motorcyclists driving the wrong way to flee the area.
17/06/2025 – On Thursday (17/06), five men were arrested during an armed conflict in the Catiri community of Bangu, West Zone, amid a territorial dispute between rival factions. The suspects, linked to the Red Command, were allegedly attempting to invade the area, reportedly controlled by militias. Residents reported heavy gunfire, and the shootout was logged at 20:42 by the OTT platform. Police seized two rifles, two pistols, ammunition, grenades, and radios.
17/06/2025 – On Thursday (17/06), Rio police launched Operation “Menu do Crime” targeting a criminal network that smuggled drugs, phones, and accessories into prisons using tampered food containers. The scheme involved 16 suspects, including eight prison officers, and was uncovered after a van was caught in 2023 delivering adulterated meals to Nelson Hungria Prison in Bangu. The van made unauthorized stops to swap meals before reaching the facility. Inside the “marmitas,” police found R$1.5 million worth of contraband.
18/06/2025 – In the early hours of Wednesday (18/06), off-duty military police officer Alan Cesar Elídio da Sá, 42, was killed during an attempted robbery on Avenida Brasil, near Barros Filho, North Zone. Witnesses said armed men with rifles approached him in his car; he tried to resist and was shot.
18/06/2025 – In the early hours of Wednesday (18/06), a shooting in the Terreirão community in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, West Zone, left one man dead and at least three others injured. Armed criminals opened fire against a group gathered at one of the access points to the favela. Three wounded men were taken to local hospitals. The Capital Homicide Division is investigating the attack.
18/06/2025 – On Wednesday (18/06), hooded criminals robbed passengers on a bus and a car in downtown Rio de Janeiro, near the Sambódromo on Avenida Presidente Vargas. The bus was targeted first, with assailants boarding and stealing belongings from seated passengers. One of the criminals then exited the bus, robbed a car passenger, and returned.
18/06/2025 – On Wednesday (18/06), two taxi drivers were arrested in Copacabana after being caught using concealed devices to overcharge passengers. One device was activated via the gear shift and the other through the turn signal lever. Both men had suspended driver’s licenses, and one was not authorized to operate as a taxi driver. The arrests followed a tip-off to the city’s Taxi and Individual Transport Superintendency (SETT). A similar incident occurred in May in Urca, where another driver was caught using a hidden button to inflate fares.
18/06/2025 – A woman was arrested at Galeão Airport on Wednesday (18/06) while attempting to flee to Espírito Santo. She is accused of stealing bank cards from her boyfriend and his parents, resulting in approximately R$15,000 in losses. Already known for similar scams, she allegedly used the cards to fund her trip. According to police, the man then involved drug traffickers from the Red Command to torture her in the Vila Sapê community (Imbariê) to recover the money.
18/06/2025 – On Wednesday (18/06), a joint operation by the Rio de Janeiro tourism police (DEAT) and military police from the 23rd BPM targeted a scam in Ipanema Beach, South Zone, where tourists were charged up to R$ 5,000 for items like caipirinhas costing R$ 50. Thirteen suspects were detained, and multiple tampered card machines were seized. Posing as beach vendors, the scammers manipulated credit card terminals to overcharge unsuspecting foreign visitors.
19/06/2025 – On Thursday night (19/06), a passenger was shot at the Praça do Bandolim BRT station in Jacarepaguá, West Zone. The victim was caught in a shootout between police and criminals who had stolen a car earlier in Curicica. After an exchange of fire near Gardênia Azul, the suspects abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.
20/06/2025 – A man was executed in broad daylight in Bangu, West Zone, on Friday (20/06). Witnesses reported that a motorbike passenger opened fire while the street was busy. Another person was injured. Military police secured the scene, and the Homicide Division (DHC) has launched an investigation.
20/06/2025 – A 19-year-old soldier died after being shot inside the 11th Military Police Battalion in Deodoro, West Zone. According to social media accounts, the shot may have come from another soldier, though this has not been confirmed. A confidential administrative procedure has been opened.
21/06/2025 – On Saturday (21/06), the Special Police Operations Battalion (Bope) carried out an operation in Largo do Correia, in Guaratiba, West Zone, following a night of intense shootouts between rival criminal factions. Three people were killed during the confrontation. Residents reported heavy gunfire throughout the night and graffiti marking the presence of the Red Command (CV) gang. The operation aimed to prevent further armed clashes in the area, which had already been targeted by police a day earlier due to escalating gang violence.
22/06/2025 – On Sunday morning (22/06), a woman was assaulted at the corner of Maria Eugênia and Vitório da Costa streets in Humaitá, South Zone. The attacker, disguised as a food delivery worker, grabbed her by the arm and violently wrestled her purse away despite her screams and resistance. A surveillance camera captured the entire scene, showing the man fleeing on a motorcycle. Residents of the area report a rise in robberies committed by thieves using motorcycles and delivery bags.
23/06/2025 – In the early hours of Monday (23/06), two men were killed, and another was injured in a shooting attack on Avenida Brasil near Bangu, in Rio’s West Zone. The victims were inside a silver Voyage and, according to relatives, were mistakenly targeted. The Capital Homicide Division (DHC) is investigating the case.
24/06/2025 – A woman was shot during a robbery in Vila Valqueire, West Zone, on Tuesday night (24/06). The assailant, riding a motorcycle, attacked Melissa Cristina Gouveia, 45, while she was inside her car. According to witnesses, he demanded a specific model of iPhone and, upon realizing she did not have it, shot her in the hands. Residents report a surge in robberies in the area in recent years.
24/06/2025 – A 14-year-old girl was struck by a stray bullet during a physical education class at the José de Paiva Netto Educational Center, run by the LBV in Del Castilho, North Zone. The shot came from outside the school and hit her in the abdomen. Police stated there was no operation in the area at the time, and the 23rd DP (Méier) is investigating the source of the shot. The same day, a 12-year-old boy was also shot during a police operation in Costa Barros. In total, 18 minors have been shot in Rio’s metropolitan area in 2025, with seven deaths.
26/06/2025 – On Thursday (26), authorities in Rio de Janeiro began demolishing three buildings in Rocinha used by Comando Vermelho traffickers as hideouts. During the operation, they discovered a false wall leading to a tunnel that enabled the escape of around 400 armed criminals during a police raid on May 31. The buildings, worth R$6 million, were illegally constructed in a protected area and included luxury features. The traffickers, some from Ceará, used the tunnel to flee into nearby forested areas, possibly reaching wealthy neighborhoods. The case is linked to an ongoing interstate investigation into organized crime and drug trafficking.
27/06/2025 – David da Silva Bento Rocha, 32, an aide to city councillor Fábio Silva (Podemos), was shot and killed on Friday morning (June 27) in Guadalupe, North Zone. Military Police from the 41st BPM found the victim dead at the scene, which was secured for forensic analysis. The Capital Homicide Division has launched an investigation, but no suspects or motives have been identified so far.
27/06/2025 – A retired military police officer was shot on Friday (27) after resisting an attempted robbery in Madureira, North Zone. Despite being wounded, he managed to drive himself to the 3rd Military Police Battalion, where he received assistance. The officer, identified as Marcos André da Luz Bastos, was off duty at the time. He was taken to Salgado Filho Municipal Hospital and is in stable condition. The shooting occurred at the intersection of Rua Maria José and Rua Capitão Couto Menezes. The case is under investigation by the 26th Police Precinct.
29/06/2025 – One of Rio de Janeiro’s longest-active car thieves and his accomplice were arrested on Sunday (29) by officers from the 10th Police Precinct (Botafogo). The suspects, whose names were not released, were located in the neighborhoods of Glória and Leopoldina. One of them, in his 60s, was first arrested in 1993 and had continued committing armed carjackings 32 years later, with a criminal record including 32 entries. According to police, the duo typically targeted women, using surgical masks to conceal their identities and a pistol to threaten drivers while stealing vehicles. Both men were taken into custody under temporary arrest warrants for armed robbery.
30/06/2025 – After a weekend marked by violent clashes and a child injured by stray gunfire, the Military Police launched an operation on Monday (30) across four communities in Rio’s North Zone: Morro do Juramento, Juramentinho, Morro do 18, and Morro da Saçu. The action aims to arrest individuals involved in ongoing territorial disputes between criminal factions. The Juramento area has faced daily shootouts for over ten days, part of a six-month turf war between Comando Vermelho and Terceiro Comando Puro. Four suspects linked to drug trafficking were killed on Saturday during a shootout with police.
30/06/2025 – A 30-year-old German national wanted for commercial fraud was arrested by Brazil’s Federal Police on Monday night (30) at a gym in Copacabana, South Zone. Listed on Interpol’s Red Notice, he had been sought for five months. The arrest was carried out by the PF’s International Cooperation Unit (NCI/Interpol) based on a preventive detention order issued by Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court (STF). The man was taken to the state prison system and will remain in custody pending extradition to Germany.
30/06/2025 – A man was arrested in the early hours of Monday (30) after stabbing another during an argument at a bar on Rua Cravo, in Campo Grande, West Zone. According to witnesses, the suspect became angry over Flamengo’s loss in the Club World Cup and started arguing with other fans. During the altercation, he grabbed a knife and attacked the victim. Bystanders assaulted the suspect, who was taken to the hospital by military police, along with the victim. He was charged with attempted murder and remains in custody.
TRENDS & ADVICE
- Mass robberies and thefts in tourist spots are some of the most notorious security risks in Rio de Janeiro, especially in the city’s South Zone.
- When moving through crowded places and their vicinities, visitors should be cautious and refrain from exposing valuables.
- Avoid any display of wealth (jewelry, cell phones), but always carry a small amount of money (R$50) to hand over to muggers.
- In case of robbery: cooperate, do not try to run after the assailant as he or she might not be alone or turn violent.
- Rio is famous for its favelas, and most are affected by the presence of gangs. Disputes for territory between rivals and police operations lead to gunfights. Therefore, these locations should never be visited.
- Shootouts may also occur outside such communities, in this case:
- Lay on the ground and seek cover behind a solid object, such as the engine block.
- When it is safe to do so, find the nearest building, stay away from any windows, and do not move unless you are sure that the gunfire has ended.
- Shootouts may also occur outside such communities, in this case:
- Avoid walking alone in poorly lit areas or beaches after nightfall. Avoid walking/biking through tunnels, especially Túnel do Leme.
- As sexual aggressions are on the rise, women should pay special attention to the environments where they go alone and avoid empty and dark places.
- During a night out, never accept offers of food and beverages from strangers, and pay attention to yours, as they can add drugs to them.
- Men and women alike are targets of such crimes.
- Be always cautious, even in the areas considered safe, such as Downtown, Botafogo, Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, and Barra da Tijuca.
- Exercise caution in the Centro (downtown) during the day and avoid the area after nightfall and during the weekends, as it is relatively deserted during such periods.
- Be careful when using the GPS, as it may lead you to unsafe areas controlled by organized crime.
- Remain on the main streets and roads and avoid the rush hours.
- Prefer cooperative taxis instead of driving yourself or using a ride-sharing App.
- Stay away from any protests that normally occur in Av. Presidente Vargas, Av. Rio Branco, Praça da Cinelândia, and Av. Atlântica.
- Attention to scams that may reach you through a WhatsApp message, e-mail, SMS, or a call.
- Keep in mind useful numbers: Emergency police number (190), and Rio de Janeiro tourist Police. Phone: (21) 2332-7949
