01/09/2025 – On Monday (1), Civil Police in Belém arrested a man suspected of fraud and seized 104 containers and packages of dietary supplements, along with electronics. Investigators discovered that the suspect used a cloned credit card and stolen personal data obtained through a messaging app group to purchase the products, later reselling them in local shops. During a search of his vehicle and residence, police recovered more supplements, a CPU, a digital camera, a cellphone, and his car. The suspect confessed to the fraudulent acquisitions but denied involvement in a related theft. He was arrested in flagrante and remains in custody while authorities analyze seized devices to uncover other possible frauds and accomplices.
01/09/2025 – On Monday night (01), José Fernando Almeida de Lima, a 50-year-old hairdresser, was shot dead in the Parque Verde neighborhood. He was hit in the clavicle and head while walking near his home, reportedly to buy a product for his mother. Witnesses said the killers arrived on a motorcycle with support from a dark car. Police ruled out robbery as a motive since his belongings were not stolen and confirmed he had no criminal record. The case is under investigation by the Homicide Division.
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02/09/2025 – On Tuesday (2), Civil Police in Belém opened an investigation into a man accused of running financial scams while presenting himself as a “financial coach”. At least 14 people reported that he collected money with promises of investment returns of up to 3%, initially making small payments but later halting refunds. According to victims, the scheme functioned like a pyramid, with funds diverted for personal use, generating an estimated R$ 5 million in profit before collapsing. Some investors also reported being threatened when demanding repayment. The case is under confidential investigation by the Consumer Protection Police.
02/09/2025 – The owner of a travel agency was arrested in the Campina neighborhood, on Tuesday (2), suspected of selling fake bus travel packages to several regions of Brazil. Police reported that at least 13 victims filed complaints, saying the trips were repeatedly rescheduled but never took place, and the money was never refunded. The case is being investigated by the Consumer Protection Police (Decon), which continues to seek additional victims and gather further evidence.
02/09/2025 – Na terça-feira (02), um professor foragido de Goianésia do Pará, acusado de estuprar alunas e as próprias filhas, foi preso no bairro Terra Firme. Ele também é investigado por armazenar pornografia infantil. A prisão ocorreu durante a operação “Quadro Negro”.
02/09/2025 – On Tuesday night (2), a 27-year-old motorcyclist was murdered with eight gunshots in the Guamá neighborhood. Two men on a motorcycle ambushed him, and despite trying to escape, he collapsed and died at the scene. Forensics confirmed shots to the head and torso. The Homicide Division is investigating the case.
04/09/2025 – On Thursday night (4), residents of the Nazaré neighborhood were held hostage during a robbery on Conselheiro Furtado Avenue. Three criminals invaded a house, forced the owner to make Pix transfers, and stole jewelry, cell phones, and other belongings, including a collection of toy cars. They then entered a neighboring building, holding a resident hostage for a few minutes. After the escape, the Military Police carried out searches, but no arrests were made.
04/09/2025 – On Thursday morning (04), a man was arrested in the Canudos neighborhood, accused of selling “magic mushrooms” containing psilocybin. Police seized 270 packages, packaging materials, labels, and a scale. The arrest took place during Operation Psychosis, carried out in seven states to combat the production and sale of the drug banned by Anvisa.
05/09/2025 – On Friday night (05), police arrested a suspect involved in an armed robbery with hostages that began in a house in Nazaré and ended in a condominium in Cremação on the previous day. Residents were held at gunpoint, and the criminals escaped using stolen vehicles and disguises. The detainee confessed to the crime, revealed his accomplices, and was already linked to other robberies. Police are seeking the remaining suspects.
09/09/2025 – On Tuesday (09), Civil Police arrested a man in Cabanagem, suspected of belonging to a faction and participating in a June 26 shooting at a gym in Mangueirão. The attack was allegedly motivated by extortion demands linked to the Comando Vermelho. He faces charges of criminal organization, aggravated extortion, and firearm use.
09/09/2025 – On Tuesday morning (09), a security simulation was conducted at Belém International Airport. The operation, led by the Federal Police with support from BOPE, simulated an armed hijacking with hostages and explosives. The exercise tested crisis protocols, negotiation, sniper support, bomb disposal, and coordination between federal and state forces in high-risk scenarios.
09/09/2025 – On Tuesday (09), a 54-year-old man debilitated by three strokes was rescued in the Jurunas neighborhood after neighbors denounced his abandonment on social media. He was found in unsanitary conditions, malnourished, and without family care. The family will face charges for abandonment of an incapable person. Authorities highlighted this as the third such rescue in recent months.
10/09/2025 – On Wednesday morning (10), Federal Police, Receita Federal, and the Public Prosecutor’s Office carried out Operation Underbill in Belém, executing 12 search warrants and blocking R$ 26 million. The investigation targets a criminal organization involved in fraudulent imports, tax evasion, and money laundering. Luxury vehicles, cash, and properties were seized, and goods were found to be brought mainly from China through the ports of Belém and Vila do Conde for distribution across several states.
10/09/2025 – On Wednesday morning (10), police arrested a man in Belém suspected of raping his 12-year-old stepdaughter while she slept on September 5. The crime was reported by the girl to the Civil Police, accompanied by her grandmother. The suspect initially escaped officers but was later located and taken into custody under a preventive arrest order issued by the 1st Court for Crimes Against Children and Adolescents.
10/09/2025 – On Wednesday morning (10), a man with prior convictions for robbery and drug trafficking was arrested in Belém on preventive warrant. He is accused of participating in a series of home robberies in 2025, including one on February 27 when victims were held captive until dawn while belongings, a vehicle, and money were stolen. Police identified him after he abandoned the stolen car at a workshop, and cellphone evidence confirmed his involvement. He confessed during questioning, and investigations continue to locate other members of the group.
12/09/2025 – On Friday (12), two men aged 31 and 19 were arrested for drug trafficking during the “Guamá Sem Drogas” operation in the Guamá neighborhood. Police seized cocaine base, marijuana, and drug preparation materials, along with a firearm replica linked to a local faction. Both were charged with drug trafficking and remain in custody.
13/09/2025 – On Saturday (13), at least three men invaded and robbed a pharmacy on Avenida Independência in the Parque Verde neighborhood. Security cameras recorded the suspects intimidating a client and an employee, stealing the day’s cash and damaging equipment. The group fled, and police have not yet confirmed an official report of the incident.
13/09/2025 – On Saturday (13), two tourists from São Paulo were robbed near Ver-o-Peso in the São Brás neighborhood. One was injured in the neck during the assault. Military police arrested the suspect, who was presented to the São Brás precinct. The injured victim was sent for forensic examination. Preventive detention was requested.
14/09/2025 – On Sunday (14), nine people were arrested during Operation Impulsus in Belém. Authorities carried out 596 searches and inspected 78 businesses, closing 13. Police seized 1.8 kg of drugs, firearms, knives, and recovered five stolen vehicles.
14/09/2025 – On Sunday morning (14), a street attendant was arrested in the Campina neighborhood, suspected of coercing drivers and charging R$30–40 for parking spaces near Praça da República. The action was carried out by the Municipal Guard after a complaint, and the man was taken to the São Brás precinct. Authorities emphasized that extortion and illegal charges in public spaces can be reported via the 153 hotline.
17/09/2025 – On Wednesday (17), Federal Police launched an operation in Belém against a group that hacked Caixa Econômica Federal clients’ accounts. Four search warrants were executed in different neighborhoods. Authorities seized cell phone chips, bank cards, phones, and a vehicle. Suspects face charges of electronic fraud and money laundering.
17/09/2025 – On the night of Wednesday (17), a 21-year-old man was shot in the head and killed at the intersection of Travessa Antônio Baena and Visconde de Inhaúma, in the Fátima neighborhood. The victim was riding his bicycle when two men on a motorcycle approached, one of them fired a single fatal shot, and they fled. Police reported that nothing was stolen; the victim’s belongings were found intact, and forensic experts confirmed death from a single gunshot to the head. Family members described him as a worker with a simple routine between home and work. Civil Police investigations are ongoing, with security cameras expected to aid in identifying the perpetrators.
17/09/2025 – On Wednesday (17), a man was detained near Estação das Docas in Belém for allegedly selling Brazil nuts to tourists at R$ 200 per kilo. During questioning, he confessed that the video circulating online was false and that the nuts had actually been sold for R$ 65. The police classified the case as misleading advertising created to generate online engagement. He was indicted, and authorities announced the preparation of guidance materials for vendors to prevent similar incidents ahead of major international events such as COP30.
17/09/2025 – On Wednesday afternoon (17), two men were arrested in Icoaraci, suspected of belonging to a gang specialized in cargo theft. They were allegedly involved in the July robbery of a shipment of jerked beef in the Canarinho complex, Parque Verde. Police also executed four search and seizure warrants, confiscating cell phones and money. The suspects were responsible for laundering the proceeds, and investigations continue to identify other members of the group.
17/09/2025 – On Wednesday (17), a man reported missing was detained in Belém after fleeing from Civil Police officers while driving a car flagged for misappropriation. Investigations revealed that he had been using a friend’s vehicle despite verbally promising to return it on Sunday, September 14. The car was recovered on Tuesday, September 16, with witnesses stating the man appeared under the influence of drugs and resisted returning it. He later appeared at the police station, admitted the facts, and the case was formally registered for the appropriate legal measures.
18/09/2025 – On Thursday (18), an English teacher was arrested in Belém, suspected of raping a 15-year-old student at a private school. According to police, the victim was psychologically coerced by the educator, who abused his position. The operation “Última Aula” led to his preventive detention, based on evidence including messages, witness statements, and testimony from the victim and her family. He remains in custody, facing charges of rape and psychological coercion against a minor.
18/09/2025 – On Thursday (18), three men robbed a cellphone accessories store in the Pedreira neighborhood, locking an employee inside, stealing merchandise and threatening him; security footage circulated, and no arrests were reported.
18/09/2025 – On Thursday (18), a woman was arrested in Belém after receiving R$5,000 in counterfeit bills through a postal delivery from Rio Grande do Sul. The Federal Police identified her as the recipient, and during questioning, she confessed to the crime. She was formally indicted for acquiring counterfeit currency, a crime under Article 289 of the Penal Code, punishable by three to twelve years in prison plus a mandatory fine. Investigations continue to trace those responsible for producing and sending falsified money, as well as other possible members of the criminal network.
18/09/2025 – On Thursday afternoon (18), two clients were assaulted by a duo on a motorcycle while sitting in front of an establishment on Avenida Rômulo Maiorana, in the Marco neighborhood. Security cameras captured the crime, showing the passenger disembarking with a firearm, threatening the victims, searching one for weapons, and forcing the other to hand over belongings before pulling a chain from one of the men. Both criminals, wearing helmets to cover their faces, fled immediately after the robbery, and the Civil Police reported that the case has not yet been officially registered at the local precinct.
19/09/2025 – On Friday night (19), Anderson José Leite Costa, 21, was shot dead with at least four gunshots to the face on Travessa Honório José dos Santos, corner of Passagem São Silvestre, in the Jurunas neighborhood. Witnesses reported that two men on a motorcycle approached him, with the passenger firing the shots before fleeing the scene. Anderson, who lived in Canudos and worked for a cleaning company contracted by the city hall, had no criminal record, and the motive for his presence in Jurunas remains unclear. The Military Police and Scientific Police responded, removing the body to the IML, while the Civil Police opened an investigation to identify and locate the suspects.
20/09/2025 – On Saturday afternoon (20), Military Police seized 187 packets of marijuana and oxi in the Cabanagem neighborhood. Acting on an anonymous tip about drug sales in a residence near Rua do Fio, officers from the 24th Battalion approached the location, prompting three men to flee. Although the suspects escaped, police found 97 portions of oxi, 90 packets of marijuana, and a larger 60g portion inside the house. The drugs were taken to the Marambaia precinct, where proper legal procedures were initiated.
21/09/2025 – On Sunday (21), two women were arrested at a port in Belém for suspected involvement in drug trafficking. According to the State Secretariat of Public Security (Segup), they were to receive a shipment of 3.8 kg of skunk-type marijuana seized the previous day in Breves, Marajó, by the Fluvial Base “Antônio Lemos.” Civil Police agents from the Fluvial Police Station carried out the arrests, also seizing a vehicle. One of the women confessed to participating in the crime, while a third accomplice managed to escape. The case remains under investigation.
21/09/2025 – In the early hours of Sunday (21), Giovani Henrique Santos Martins, 27, was shot dead in the Marco neighborhood. The crime occurred around 05:00 on Travessa Mauriti, when two men on a motorcycle approached and opened fire, killing him at the scene. Military Police, homicide investigators, and forensic teams were called in to conduct examinations and remove the body. The Civil Police have opened an investigation to determine the motive and identify the suspects.
22/09/2025 – On Monday morning (22), Civil Police arrested a man in Belém under a preventive detention order for aggravated robbery. He is accused of taking part in the March 25 assault on a pharmacy near Praça do Marex, during which a victim’s cellphone was stolen but later recovered and returned. Authorities continue searching for a second suspect, who also has a preventive arrest warrant issued, while the detainee remains in custody at the Sacramenta precinct awaiting judicial proceedings.
22/09/2025 – On Monday (22), Civil Police arrested in the Castanheira neighborhood of Belém a man suspected of orchestrating drug trafficking in Salinópolis. According to DENARC, the suspect was considered the mastermind of a group operating drug transport via waterways, coordinating the logistics of the scheme. During the operation, officers seized a .40 caliber pistol with ammunition, two magazines, cell phones, documents, and notebooks; the suspect was also charged with illegal possession of a restricted firearm and remains in custody at the disposal of Justice.
23/09/2025 – On Tuesday (23), Civil Police arrested a man in Outeiro, Belém, accused of using the “chupa-cabra” device to steal money from ATMs. The operation, carried out under preventive detention and search warrants, seized cell phones and bank cards linked to the frauds. Authorities said the suspect, a repeat offender wanted by Justice, targeted both tourists and residents in Belém and is believed to have caused losses nearing one million reais; he remains in custody awaiting judicial proceedings.
24/09/2025 – On Wednesday (24), a former police officer was shot dead in the Cremação neighborhood. The victim was ambushed near a food stall on São Silvestre passage and died at the scene after being hit multiple times. The attackers fled, and the area was secured by military police. According to residents, the man had already survived an earlier assassination attempt at the same food stall he ran with his wife. The motive for the killing remains unknown.
25/09/2025 – On Thursday (25), a man was arrested while trying to steal electrical cables from a pole on Rua da Ladeira, in Cidade Velha neighborhood. Security cameras flagged the act in real time, enabling a swift response by the Municipal Guard, who caught him digging near the pole to reach underground wiring. Authorities shared footage of the arrest, stressing that such thefts harm public lighting and will not be tolerated. The action was part of the city’s Integrated Video Monitoring System, which uses 60 HD cameras to oversee key areas 24/7.
25/09/2025 – On Thursday (25), four people were arrested in Belém for illegally dumping waste during a city-led operation. Three arrests took place on Avenida Tucunduba in Terra Firme, where suspects were caught discarding debris, while the fourth occurred at the intersection of José Bonifácio and Bernardo Sayão in Guamá. Vehicles, a trailer, and a wheelbarrow were seized. The detainees were charged under Article 54 of Brazil’s Environmental Crimes Law (Law 9.605/1998), which punishes pollution that endangers human health, animals, or vegetation, with penalties of one to four years in prison and fines.
26/09/2025 – On Friday (26), the body of a 30-year-old man was found tied up in a wooded area near Avenida João Paulo II, in the Souza neighborhood. According to police, he had been missing since September 24, and his car was located the following day with a cellphone inside. Firefighters, along with Civil, Military, and Forensic police, responded to the scene. The circumstances of the death remain under investigation.
26/09/2025 – On Friday (26), a businessman from Marabá was detained by the Federal Police in the Belém International Airport after claiming inside an Azul Linhas Aéreas flight from Belém to Marabá that he was carrying a bomb in a box. The remark triggered security protocols, forcing the cancellation of flight AD4460. All passengers were evacuated, and the man was escorted off the plane in handcuffs. A thorough inspection revealed no explosives, and the aircraft was cleared. Azul stated the cancellation was a preventive security measure, with affected passengers rebooked on a special flight the following day.
26/09/2025 – On Friday (26), the Federal Police and the Pará Military Police conducted a joint bomb threat simulation at Belém International Airport as part of preparations for the upcoming COP30, scheduled for November 2025 in Belém. The exercise, which used sniffer dogs but no real explosives, aimed to test coordinated security responses to potential threats. Authorities confirmed it was only a training drill, despite rumors on social media of a real threat. This is one of several simulations planned to ensure safety during the climate conference, which will bring together heads of state, international delegations, civil society, and climate experts.
26/09/2025 – On Friday (26), the body of a 30-year-old man who had been missing since September 24 was found tied up in a wooded area near Avenida João Paulo II, in the Castanheira neighborhood. His car had been discovered the previous day nearby, with his cell phone inside. Firefighters and the Civil, Military, and Forensic Police responded to the case. Witnesses reported the victim had facial injuries and chest abrasions, but his wallet was still in his pocket. Authorities have not yet released details about the circumstances of the death.
26/09/2025 – In the early hours of Thursday (26), a thief broke into a house in the Curió Utinga neighborhood, stealing a bicycle, sound system, TV, and even groceries from the fridge. Security cameras captured the suspect, wearing a pink shirt, black cap, and black shorts, leaving with the stolen items around 02:21. The Civil Police confirmed the case is under investigation by the Marco precinct and encouraged residents to provide information via the anonymous tip line 181.
27/09/2025 – On Saturday morning (27), two men were caught stealing electricity in the Val-de-Cans neighborhood. The suspects were detained by the Municipal Guard at Praça Dom Mário Vilas Boas, in the Conjunto Marex, after an anonymous tip reported tampering with wiring. They were arrested while making an illegal connection and taken to the Sacramenta precinct, where they remain at the disposal of the courts. Earlier in the week, another man was arrested for cable theft near the Ver-o-Peso market as part of the “Belém em Ordem” program.
29/09/2025 – On Monday (29), a journalist from Belém accused her ex-boyfriend, a jiu-jitsu fighter, of repeated domestic violence, including punches, kicks, chokeholds, and threats with a knife. She also reported invasions of her home, property damage, and harm to her pet. Despite evidence and her videos showing the injuries, the suspect remains free, leaving her in fear. The case is being investigated by the Women’s Police Station (DEAM) in Belém, while her lawyer stresses it is a clear case of gender-based domestic violence under the Maria da Penha Law.
29/09/2025 – On Monday (29), police in Belém arrested a woman suspected of belonging to a Rio de Janeiro criminal faction and posting images with rifles and weapons on social media. She was located in a house in Parque Verde during an operation carried out with Rio’s Civil Police. Investigators say she previously served time in France for international drug trafficking and had returned to Belém to hide. At the scene, her cellphone was seized for analysis. Simultaneously, 11 other people were arrested in Rio, with a rifle, three pistols, and drugs confiscated. The case highlights inter-state cooperation against organized crime.
TRENDS & ADVICE
- 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.
- Use only ATMs located inside banks, malls or hotels. Avoid making cash withdrawals at night.
- In case of an express kidnapping: cooperate in order to reduce the risk of violence. Do not make eye contact or try to identify the assailant.
- In case of robbery: cooperate, do not try to run after the assailant, as he might not be alone or turn violent.
- Belém has many favelas, where gang violence is more frequent. Therefore, these locations should never be visited.
- Some of the most risky neighborhoods are: Jurunas, Condor, Guamá, Terra Firme, Res. Liberdade 2, Curió-Utinga, Barreiro, Sacramenta, Pratinha, Cabanagem, Benguí, Tapanã, Paracuri, Parque Guajará, Tocantins, Quarenta Horas, Tenoné, Icuí-Guajará, Cidade Nova, Curuçambá, Águas Lindas.
- Shootouts may also occur outside such communities, in this case:
- Lie 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 after nightfall.
- 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.
- Exercise caution in the city’s central area 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 Praça da República; Avenida Presidente Vargas; around the Universidade Federal do Pará (UFPA) main entrance; Palácio dos Despachos; Belém City Hall; Avenida Almirante Barroso, near Shopping Boulevard.
- 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 Belém tourist Police. Phone: (91) 98408-7314
