02/10/2026 – On Friday (2), Macaé’s municipal government and the 32nd Military Police Battalion conducted a joint inspection of gas distributors in the Parque Aeroporto neighborhood, aiming to prevent criminal organizations from interfering with local businesses and restricting free competition. The operation, coordinated by the Municipal Rapid Response Unit, followed incidents involving gas retailers in September, although authorities have not confirmed whether the cases are connected. Officers inspected business licenses and compliance with fire safety, environmental, and National Petroleum Agency (ANP) regulations. All inspected establishments had the required documentation, and none were closed. Authorities announced that inspections will continue across other commercial sectors to identify possible criminal interference, prevent illegal monopolies, and protect local businesses and consumers.
07/10/2026 – On Wednesday morning (7), a man convicted of rape of a vulnerable person was arrested at the Macaé Bus Terminal, in the city center, after being identified by the Military Police’s facial recognition system through municipal surveillance cameras. Ronaldo Inácio Pacheco arrived at the terminal around 8 a.m., triggering an alert that prompted officers from the Segurança Presente program to approach him. Initially, he provided a false identity, but his real name was confirmed at the 123rd Police District. Authorities verified an outstanding arrest warrant issued by a court in Rio das Ostras following a final conviction requiring him to serve 44 years, four months, and 16 days in a closed prison regime. He remained in police custody awaiting transfer to the penitentiary system.
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08/10/2026 – On Thursday (8), Civil Police officers from the 123rd Police Precinct arrested a man in flagrante for drug trafficking in the Lagomar neighborhood. The operation targeted local narcotics sales; upon seeing the agents, the suspect—identified by the initials C.M.D.S.—attempted to flee on foot but was captured after a police perimeter was established. Authorities seized his backpack containing cash and 775 individual drug doses, comprising 137 crack rocks, 298 cocaine pins, and 340 marijuana packets featuring inscriptions referencing Lagomar and a specific criminal faction. The suspect was booked at the station and awaits transfer to the penitentiary system.
08/10/2026 – On Thursday (8), a joint task force comprising the 32nd Military Police Battalion (BPM), the Executive Secretariat of Security, and the municipal Rapid Action Coordination carried out an operation to remove criminal barricades in the Linha community. Supported by the Tactical Actions Group (GAT) of the 1st Company and an armored vehicle, authorities dismantled five physical barriers intended to restrict access by law enforcement and residents, leaving a sixth structure scheduled for removal in a future phase. According to 32nd BPM commander Lieutenant-Colonel Rodrigues, the action is part of a gradual, ongoing strategy initiated roughly a month before to reclaim territory and restore free movement in the region.
13/10/2026 – On Tuesday (13), a joint operation by the Federal Police, the 32nd Military Police Battalion, and the 123rd Civil Police Precinct dismantled a clandestine internet distribution center operating in the Fronteira neighborhood. Authorities discovered the business providing telecommunication services without authorization from the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) and seized physical infrastructure on-site, including high-capacity routers, switches, and network cabling. The individuals in charge were escorted to the Federal Police station in Macaé, where a formal police inquiry was opened for the crime of clandestinely developing telecommunication activities.
20/10/2026 – On Tuesday afternoon (20), a 21-year-old man identified by the initials R.F. da C.A. was arrested in flagrante for assaulting his 21-year-old wife in the Parque Aeroporto neighborhood. A neighbor alerted a passing patrol comprised of a 32nd Military Police Battalion officer and a Proeis municipal guard. At the couple’s home on Rua Marinea do Amaral Andrade, the victim presented injuries to her arm and a cut lip. The suspect, who alleged he suffered a kick to the groin from his wife, received medical attention before being booked at the 123rd Police Precinct under the Maria da Penha Law.
21/10/2026 – On Wednesday afternoon (21), two men were arrested in flagrante for drug trafficking during simultaneous operations conducted by the 123rd Civil Police Precinct in Macaé. In the Duque de Caxias neighborhood, officers apprehended a suspect in possession of narcotic rocks, cash, and a cell phone. Simultaneously, in the Favela da Linha, another team intercepted a suspect actively selling drugs. Both individuals were taken to the 123rd DP to await transfer to the penitentiary system.
21/10/2026 – On Wednesday night (21), Civil Police agents from the 123rd Precinct arrested two men in flagrante for drug trafficking in the Parque Aeroporto neighborhood. During a monitoring operation, officers stopped the suspects who were riding a motorcycle without a license plate. Authorities seized packages of cocaine and marijuana, along with the motorcycle, and detained both men at the police station.
21/10/2026 – On Wednesday (21), municipal inspectors and the Rapid Action Coordination shut down a clandestine scrapyard operating without a permit in the Lagomar neighborhood for receiving stolen goods. The closure followed the prior arrest of two men and a 17-year-old who stole copper cables from the newly inaugurated Praça Joventino de Souza in Ajuda de Baixo. The thieves confessed to the crime, presented a Pix receipt for R$ 260.80, and identified the Lagomar scrapyard as the buyer of the stolen public wiring.
26/10/2026 – On Monday afternoon (26), Rio de Janeiro’s Civil Police and Federal Highway Police (PRF) arrested a man driving a white Fiat Pulse with altered vehicle identification markings on Rodovia Amaral Peixoto, in Macaé, northern Rio de Janeiro state. During the inspection, the driver claimed to have purchased the vehicle approximately one month earlier for R$30,000 in cash, without receiving any documentation. Officers from the 123rd Police District (Macaé) took the vehicle for forensic examination, which confirmed irregularities in its identification markings. The suspect was subsequently arrested in flagrante on charges of vehicle identification tampering. Authorities did not disclose the vehicle’s origin or specify which identification markings had been altered.
26/10/2026 – On Monday afternoon (26), Rio de Janeiro’s Civil Police arrested a couple suspected of drug trafficking at a residence on Doutor Benedito Carlos Ferreira Street, in Parque Aeroporto, Macaé, northern Rio de Janeiro state. Officers from the 123rd Police District (Macaé) were conducting an investigation when they noticed individuals approaching the property and allegedly receiving drugs through a window. During the subsequent search, police seized cocaine, cash, two cellphones, and handwritten records containing amounts believed to be related to drug sales. According to investigators, the suspects allegedly admitted selling drugs, while packaging bearing markings associated with the Red Command (CV) was also recovered. However, their alleged affiliation with the criminal organization has not been confirmed. Both suspects were arrested in flagrante on suspicion of drug trafficking and remained in custody pending judicial proceedings.
29/10/2026 – On Thursday (29), police in Macaé, northern Rio de Janeiro state, arrested a man suspected of severely abusing a dog known as Chocolate. According to Record Interior RJ, the case attracted widespread attention on social media, prompting demands for action from residents and animal welfare advocates. Following the allegations, authorities located and detained the suspect. The report did not specify the exact location of the assault, the dog’s medical condition, or whether the arrest resulted from a judicial warrant or an arrest in flagrante. The suspect remains under investigation for alleged animal cruelty.
TRENDS & ADVICE
- After dark, avoid walking alone in Praia Campista, Cavaleiros, Glória and the central area.
- As risks of collateral damage and assault are high in these areas due to gang presence,
- avoid: Lagomar, Barra de Macaé, Engenho da Praia, Planalto da Ajuda, Ajuda de Cima, Ajuda de Baixo, Morro de Santana, Morro de São Jorge (in Paraíso), Fronteira, Jardim Maringá, Barra, Nova Holanda, Malvinas, Botafogo, Aroeira, Parque Aeroporto, and the surroundings of Favela da Linha (in between Visconde de Araújo and Cajueiros).
- When going to and leaving Vale Encantado, never walk, call a licensed taxi, or use a company-approved ride-sharing App.
- In any situation, avoid waiting on the sidewalk. If you call a taxi, for instance, wait inside a building and only leave when the car arrives.
- Be always cautious, including in areas perceived as safe.
- Avoid any display of wealth (jewelry, cell phones), but always carry a small amount of money (R$50) to hand.
- Attention to scams that may reach you through a WhatsApp message, e-mail, SMS, or a call.
