ANGRA DOS REIS SECURITY INCIDENTS – OCTOBER MONTHLY BULLETIN

05/10/2026 – On Monday evening (5), an operation by the 33rd Military Police Battalion (BPM) resulted in an armed confrontation and a significant drug seizure in the Sapinhatuba II community of Angra dos Reis, in Rio’s Costa Verde region. Officers from the Tactical Actions Group (GAT) and the Intelligence Service targeted an abandoned residence in the Monte Castelo sector following reports of armed faction members, leading to a shootout when two suspects opened fire on police before escaping into difficult terrain. Inside the property, agents recovered 21 slabs and 65 strips of marijuana, 260 cocaine vials, 137 crack rocks, a drug trafficking ledger, and an ID card that enabled officers to identify and indict one fleeing suspect for drug trafficking, criminal association, and attempted murder, while all seized materials were logged at the 166th Police Precinct (166ª DP).

06/10/2026 – On Tuesday (6), a man and a woman were arrested during an intelligence operation conducted by the 33rd Military Police Battalion’s P2 unit in Santa Rita do Bracuí, a neighborhood in Angra dos Reis on Rio’s Costa Verde coast. Police intercepted the pair and seized 323 cocaine vials, 149 crack rocks, 22 “fish scale” cocaine vials, 18 portions of marijuana, and cash related to illicit drug sales. The unidentified couple and all confiscated materials were taken to the 166th Police Precinct (166ª DP), where both suspects remain in custody awaiting judicial proceedings while Civil Police investigate the source of the narcotics.

09/10/2026 – On Friday (9), civil police officers from the Women’s Defense Police Precinct (DEAM) in Angra dos Reis arrested a man in the Vila Velha neighborhood for sexually abusing his daughter and stepdaughter. The investigation, led by Titular Delegate Paula Loureiro, revealed that the suspect systematically abused both girls when they were left alone at home, beginning when both victims were approximately 12 years old. Following specialized interviews with the underage daughter and the now-adult stepdaughter, the suspect was indicted for rape of a vulnerable person and apprehended without resistance under an arrest warrant issued by the municipality’s Domestic and Family Violence Court.

11/10/2026 – On Sunday (11), Military Police officers arrested five men in the Frade neighborhood of Angra dos Reis, in Rio’s Costa Verde region, suspected of participating in an inter-faction attack. The operation was launched following an intelligence investigation by the 33rd Military Police Battalion (33rd BPM) into a shootout between rival criminal groups that occurred on Friday (9) in Parque Mambucaba. Officers seized two assault rifles, magazines, ammunition, and narcotics during the action; all five suspects and the seized materials were taken to the 166th Police Precinct (166ª DP), where an investigation into each individual’s involvement in the faction conflict is underway.

12/10/2026 – On Monday (12), a motorcyclist was arrested in the Frade neighborhood of Angra dos Reis, in Rio’s Costa Verde region, for transporting narcotics hidden inside an egg carton on his motorcycle’s rear seat. Military Police officers on patrol grew suspicious of the egg carton and signaled the driver to pull over; the man exhibited nervousness and attempted to flee before being intercepted. Upon searching the container, officers discovered illicit drugs valued at approximately R$ 1,000, which the suspect admitted he was paid R$ 700 to transport from Mangaratiba to Paraty. The motorcyclist, his vehicle, and the seized narcotics were taken to the 166th Police Precinct (Angra dos Reis), where he remains in custody at the disposal of the judiciary.

16/10/2026 – On Friday (16), Military Police officers from the 33rd Battalion seized 1,445 small tubes of cocaine and 426 ecstasy tablets during an anti-drug trafficking operation in Santa Rita, Angra dos Reis, in Rio de Janeiro state’s Costa Verde region. According to the Military Police, the 1,871 seized items were valued at approximately R$20,000. Photographs released by authorities showed drugs buried near a wooded area in Bracuí. The materials were taken to the 166th Police District, where the incident was registered. Authorities did not disclose whether any arrests were made. The operation was part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and weaken criminal organizations operating in the region.

17/10/2026 – On Saturday (17), Military Police officers from the 33rd Battalion seized three assault rifles, ammunition, and drugs during an operation in Sapinhatuba I, Angra dos Reis, in Rio de Janeiro state’s Costa Verde region. The seized weapons included two 7.62 mm Colt AR-10 rifles, one 5.56 mm Colt rifle, three magazines, and 53 rounds of ammunition. Officers also recovered 23 packets of cocaine, 23 packages of marijuana, 59 crack rocks, and 60 bottles of loló (an inhalant drug). According to the Military Police, the operation targeted a criminal organization involved in territorial disputes following the removal of a local gang leader during a previous police operation. Suspects reportedly fled into a wooded area, leaving the weapons behind. No arrests were made. This was the second major seizure in the community in October.

20/10/2026 – On Tuesday (20), Rio de Janeiro’s Civil Police arrested a 42-year-old man suspected of stealing an aluminum gate from a residential condominium in downtown Angra dos Reis, in the state’s Costa Verde region. According to investigators, the gate protected an area containing the building’s electrical panels. The theft was reported by the condominium’s deputy manager, who identified the suspect through security camera footage and provided the recordings to police. Officers located the man on Júlio Maria Avenue, where he confessed to the crime and admitted that he intended to sell the stolen material to buy crack cocaine. Police subsequently recovered the gate, which had already been dismantled into aluminum sections, and returned it to its owner. The suspect was taken to the local police station and arrested on theft charges.

20/10/2026 – On Tuesday (20), Military Police arrested a 20-year-old woman for drug trafficking in Morro da Caixa D’Água, Angra dos Reis, in Rio de Janeiro state’s Costa Verde region. Following a tip-off, officers intercepted a ride-hailing vehicle on Celso Pousa Costa Street carrying the suspect and her boyfriend. During the search, police found 91 packages of marijuana, 84 capsules of cocaine, 72 crack rocks, R$46 in cash, and two cellphones in the back seat. The woman admitted ownership of the drugs and stated that her boyfriend was not involved. Both were taken to the local police station, where she was charged with drug trafficking and remained in custody. Her boyfriend was questioned as a witness and released, while the driver was cleared of involvement.

20/10/2026 – On Tuesday (20), Rio de Janeiro’s Civil and Military Police arrested two men, aged 21 and 22, and detained a 17-year-old teenager suspected of belonging to a motorcycle theft ring in Angra dos Reis, in the state’s Costa Verde region. According to investigators, the group stole motorcycles in Angra dos Reis and transported them to Rio de Janeiro for resale. During Operation Sentinela, the suspects attempted to escape through a wooded area, with one jumping into the sea before being captured. Officers recovered two stolen motorcycles and seized burglary tools, including lock-picking devices, a sledgehammer, and equipment used to interfere with tracking systems. A fourth man, aged 42, was detained for allegedly helping one suspect escape but was later released. The two adults remained in custody, while the teenager was released to his legal guardian.

20/10/2026 – On Tuesday morning (20), Military Police arrested a man suspected of stealing a motorcycle on Estrada da Caputera, in Morro do Moreno, Angra dos Reis, in Rio de Janeiro state’s Costa Verde region. The theft occurred on Monday (19), and the 33-year-old owner helped officers locate the vehicle using a tracking system. During the search, police found the stolen motorcycle and another motorcycle nearby. Two suspects reportedly fled into a wooded area as officers approached. According to the report, one suspect was arrested, while the other remained at large. The stolen motorcycle was returned to its owner, and the second vehicle was seized for investigation. The case was registered at the 166th Police District.

27/10/2026 – On Tuesday morning (27), Brazil’s Federal Police, supported by Military Police officers, arrested a 24-year-old man sentenced to nine years and ten months in prison for drug trafficking in the Banqueta neighborhood of Angra dos Reis, in Rio de Janeiro state’s Costa Verde region. According to authorities, officers located the fugitive inside an apartment while executing a court-issued arrest warrant. The operation involved two Federal Police vehicles and two Military Police vehicles, drawing attention from nearby residents and workers. The suspect complied with officers’ orders and was taken into custody without resistance. He was subsequently transferred to a Federal Police station, where he remained available to judicial authorities to begin serving his sentence.

28/10/2026 – On Wednesday (28), Rio de Janeiro’s Disque Denúncia released a wanted poster for a 24-year-old man suspected of participating in the murder of a 35-year-old man at a bar on Japoranga Street, in Japuíba, Angra dos Reis, in the state’s Costa Verde region, in August 2026. According to investigators, the victim was shot in the face and chest in a crime allegedly motivated by jealousy and disputes involving his former partner. The suspected gunman, a 28-year-old restaurant owner, was arrested on August 31 near Praia do Saco, in Mangaratiba, after allegedly confessing to the murder and surrendering the firearm used in the attack. The second suspect was initially questioned and released, but subsequent investigations led to a preventive arrest warrant for aggravated homicide. He remained at large as of October 28, with authorities requesting public assistance in locating him.

28/10/2026 – On Wednesday (28), Rio de Janeiro’s Civil Police arrested a 34-year-old fugitive convicted of robbery in the Perequê neighborhood of Angra dos Reis, in the state’s Costa Verde region. The arrest was carried out during Operation Olhos de Águia, following intelligence work that established the suspect had been living in the municipality since 2024. During the operation, the man initially provided a false name before officers confirmed his identity and an outstanding arrest warrant issued in September following a court-ordered regression of his prison regime. According to authorities, he had previous convictions and criminal records related to aggravated robbery, including a 2017 armed robbery targeting bus passengers in Rio de Janeiro. The suspect was taken to the Angra dos Reis Police District and remained in custody to serve his remaining sentence of 16 years, one month, and ten days.

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