05/03/2026 – On Thursday (5), Eduardo Peixoto, the commercial advisor for football stars Vinicius Junior and Lucas Paquetá, was shot during an attempted robbery in the Barra da Tijuca neighborhood, Southwest Zone. The incident occurred on Avenida das Américas when two armed criminals approached his vehicle. Despite no resistance being offered, one of the assailants fired a shot into Peixoto’s abdomen before fleeing with the victims’ cell phones. Peixoto remains hospitalized but is reportedly in stable condition and recovering.
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07/03/2026 – In the Del Castilho neighborhood, North Zone, a violent shootout erupted on Saturday (7), resulting in the arrest of five suspects from the Morro do Urubu community. The confrontation began on Dom Hélder Câmara Avenue when Military Police officers attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle, leading to a high-speed chase and an exchange of gunfire. Two rifles (calibers 7.62 and 5.56) and over 50 rounds of ammunition were seized after the suspects crashed their car.
08/03/2026 – On Sunday (8), a BOPE operation in the Morro do Andaraí in the Andaraí neighborhood, Northern Rio, resulted in the death of a notorious local drug kingpin during a shootout. The suspect, a fugitive since 2019 for the murder of a police officer, led a criminal group involved in drug trafficking, car thefts, and the recruitment of minors. A bodyguard was also wounded, and authorities seized a rifle and a pistol at the scene.
08/03/2026 – On Sunday (8), Military Police detained 37 members of the “Torcida Jovem do Flamengo” fan group near the morro Azul, in Laranjeiras, South Zone. Officers were alerted to a potential clash near the Fluminense Football Club headquarters and local fan meeting points. During the stop, police seized weapons including wooden bats, a baseball bat, knives, fireworks, and homemade bombs.
08/03/2026 – On Sunday (8), a police chase in the Realengo neighborhood, Western Rio, resulted in the arrest of three suspects and the seizure of a high-caliber weapon. Officers intercepted a suspicious vehicle on Estrada da Água Branca, but during the attempted escape, the suspects struck and injured a motorcyclist. Upon searching the car, police recovered a 5.56 caliber rifle with 63 rounds, a 9mm pistol, and radio communication equipment.
09/03/2026 – On Monday (9), a 12-year-old student was brutally attacked by a classmate inside a restroom at the Professor Júlio de Mesquita Municipal School in Bangu, West Rio. The assault, which included punches, kicks, and hair pulling, was filmed by other students and widely shared online, leaving the victim traumatized and afraid to return to classes. The victim’s family criticized the school for failing to notice the incident and for sending the girl home without notifying her guardians.
10/03/2026 – On Tuesday (10), Rio de Janeiro’s Public Ministry (MPRJ) launched a major operation targeting the criminal network of gambling kingpin Rogério de Andrade and his security apparatus. In coordination with various internal affairs departments, agents served 20 preventive arrest warrants, including 16 successful detentions, against Andrade and 19 law enforcement officers, including active and retired military, civil, and prison police. The investigation revealed that these officers were co-opted to protect illegal gambling sites in Bangu and systematically used corruption to ensure the gang’s activities continued unhindered.
10/03/2026 – On Tuesday (10), the Federal Police launched Operation Anomaly II, dismantling a criminal cell of Civil Police officers accused of using the 44th DP (Inhaúma) to extort leaders of the Comando Vermelho faction. The Supreme Court (STF) ordered the immediate removal and arrest of a titular delegate, his brother (head of investigations), and another agent, who allegedly issued judicial summons specifically to coerce traffickers into paying massive bribes. This action is part of a broader crackdown that saw 24 law enforcement officers targeted in 24 hours across three separate operations for ties to drug trafficking and illegal gambling.
10/03/2026 – On Tuesday (10), the Civil Police arrested seven suspects from the Comando Vermelho during an operation in the Complexo do Chapadão, in Anchieta, Northern Rio. Among those detained are two leaders accused of orchestrating an invasion of Morro do Chaves while disguised in police-style tactical uniforms. This action, part of “Operation Containment,” resulted in the seizure of weapons, drugs, and military gear, aimed at dismantling the logistical structure of a group responsible for violent territorial disputes and the death of a resident in 2025.
10/03/2026 – On Tuesday (10), a Military Police operation in Complexo da Maré, Northern Rio, resulted in the arrest of a major drug lord from Barra do Piraí who was hiding in the Nova Holanda community. The suspect, identified as the regional head of the “Comando Vermelho”, was apprehended during a raid aimed at curbing cargo and vehicle thefts on the city’s main expressways. In addition to the arrest, officers seized 13 kilograms of drugs and recovered four stolen vehicles, though the operation forced the closure of 35 local schools and multiple health centers.
10/03/2026 – On Tuesday night (10), actor and comedian Yan Gonzales Pinheiro survived a violent robbery while riding an electric bike on Avenida Lúcio Costa in Barra da Tijuca. He reported that three men approached him near the Alfa Barra complex, shouting for him to be stabbed. Pinheiro managed to escape unharmed by throwing his bike at the attackers and running away. He later criticized the police response, claiming a dispatcher told him they couldn’t help despite his providing his exact location at a nearby gas station.
10/03/2026 – On Tuesday (10), an 18-year-old student reported being sexually harassed on a 565 bus (Tanque x Gávea) in Rio’s South Zone. The victim recorded the man exposing himself and masturbating while staring at her; the video quickly went viral, leading social media users to identify the suspect as a student and employee of PUC-Rio. The university has stated it will take “appropriate measures” if the link is confirmed, while the victim, who was wearing her school uniform at the time, filed a formal police report after initially fleeing the bus in fear.
10-11/03/2026 – On Tuesday night (10) and the early hours of Wednesday (11), intense gunfire caused panic in the Vila Sapê community in Curicica, Southwest Rio. The confrontation, reportedly involving a territorial dispute between militia groups and the Comando Vermelho (CV) drug faction, forced local businesses to take emergency measures. One hardware store had to rush customers and staff inside and lock its doors to shield them from the spray of bullets. Although the 18th Military Police Battalion (Jacarepaguá) responded to the scene, no arrests or seizures were made.
11/03/2026 – On Wednesday (11), Rio de Janeiro City Councilor Salvino Oliveira (PSD) was arrested during Operation Contenção Red Legacy for allegedly negotiating with drug lord Edgar Alves de Andrade, aka “Doca”, to secure campaign authorization in the CV-dominated Gardênia Azul area, West Zone. Police investigations suggest the councilor facilitated criminal interests, such as the irregular allocation of commercial kiosks to faction associates, in exchange for political support. Oliveira denied all accusations upon his arrest, while five military police officers were also detained for suspected involvement with the criminal organization.
11/03/2026 – On Wednesday (11), the Federal Police launched Operation “Anomalia III”, arresting seven military police officers co-opted by drug factions and militias in Rio de Janeiro and the Baixada Fluminense. These officers allegedly used their positions to provide logistical support to organized crime, shield criminals from prosecution, and engage in money laundering. Following a Supreme Court (STF) mandate, the suspects have been removed from public office and face charges of criminal organization and corruption.
11/03/2026 – On Wednesday (11), several directors of Botafogo football club, including sports management director Alessandro Brito, received physical and death threats after their phone numbers were leaked by fan groups. The harassment followed the team’s 1-0 defeat to Barcelona de Guayaquil at the Nilton Santos stadium, which resulted in their elimination from the Copa Libertadores.
11/03/2026 – On Wednesday night (11), two separate shooting attacks in Taquara, Southwest Rio, left three men dead and one person wounded. In both incidents, the victims were targeted while inside their vehicles. The first attack occurred on Estrada Meringuava, where two men were killed by gunmen reportedly coming from the Dois Irmãos community; the second took place on Estrada dos Bandeirantes, leaving one dead and a survivor who was rushed to Lourenço Jorge Hospital. The Capital Homicide Police (DHC) are investigating whether the two events are linked, as witnesses reported an enforced curfew that forced local businesses to close.
11/03/2026 – On Wednesday (11), police arrested a real estate agent for the sexual assault of a 28-year-old autistic woman in Barra da Tijuca. The victim, who has level 2 support needs, was in the middle of a mental health crisis when the suspect offered her a ride to a nearby hospital. Instead, he drove her to Reserva Beach, where the abuse occurred. Using security footage and forensic evidence, investigators from the Women’s Defense Station (Deam) identified the vehicle and the suspect, who is now in custody.
11/03/2026 – On Wednesday (11), a 14-year-old student at the Pensi College in Vila da Penha, North Rio, reported being sexually harassed by an older student during a break. According to the victim, the high schooler pressed against her and touched her inappropriately while she was in the cafeteria line, an act witnessed by other peers. After the family filed a report at the Police Station, the school stated it had secured security footage for the authorities and adopted “appropriate measures”, though it did not confirm if the suspect was suspended.
12/03/2026 – Operation Shadowgun, led by the Rio Civil Police and the Public Prosecutor’s Office on Thursday (12), dismantled a 3D-printed weapons network active in Barra da Tijuca other locations across the city. Ten buyers linked to drug trafficking and militias were identified for purchasing untraceable “ghost guns.” This group, led by an engineer, circulated technical manuals and used the dark web to finance their clandestine production.
13/03/2026 – On Friday morning (1), Military Police launched a raid in the Jordão community, in the Taquara neighborhood, Southwest Rio, to curb the territorial expansion of criminal factions. During the operation, five suspects were arrested and one man died from injuries sustained during a confrontation. Officers seized a rifle, two pistols, radio transmitters, and a quantity of narcotics.
13/03/2026 – On Friday (13), criminals intercepted a beer truck and held its driver hostage in the Praça Seca neighborhood, within the Bateau Mouche community, North Rio. The arrival of Military Police triggered a shootout that left the vehicle’s windshield struck by gunfire, though no injuries were reported. The assailants managed to flee, allowing authorities to secure the victim and recover the entire shipment.
