12/03/2026 – On Thursday (12), a family in Angra dos Reis was held hostage for four hours during a violent home invasion where 200,000 reais were stolen via fraudulent bank transfers to third parties in Rio de Janeiro capital. The masked assailants tied up the victims before fleeing in their vehicle; however, one suspect worked barefoot, allowing victims to notice a distinct crack in his toenail. On Friday (13), police arrested the primary suspect after identifying the unique nail injury, along with his mother, whose home contained stashed drugs. His accomplice remains at large.
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16/03/2026 – On Monday (16), Civil Police officers arrested a lookout for the Comando Vermelho during an operation in the Banqueta housing complex. The 29-year-old suspect violently resisted arrest, engaging in a physical struggle and attempting to disarm an officer before being subdued by the backup team. Although he provided a false name, police confirmed his true identity through a credit card found in his possession. The suspect, who has a prior criminal record for robbery and drug trafficking, was caught with a radio communicator used to monitor police activity for the criminal faction.
17/03/2026 – On Tuesday (17), Civil Police officers arrested three homeless men acting as mobile intermediaries for drug traffickers at Praia do Anil. As part of Operation Kira, the suspects, aged 19, 28, and 51, were caught in the act of delivering cocaine, crack, and marijuana to users after sourcing the drugs from the Morro da Fortaleza stronghold. All three individuals, who have prior criminal records, were charged with drug trafficking and association with a criminal faction. Authorities highlighted that trafficking groups are increasingly exploiting vulnerable populations to facilitate and expand their local sales operations.
