BELÉM SECURITY INCIDENTS – AUGUST MONTHLY BULLETIN

02/08/2025 – On Saturday (02), a man was shot dead by armed individuals in the Terra Firme neighborhood. The attackers exited a vehicle and opened fire on the victim, who died at the scene. According to police, the man had a criminal record and was serving a sentence under semi-open conditions. The local precinct is investigating the case, but no suspects have been identified so far.

02/08/2025 – On Saturday (02), two men robbed a tapioca stand in the Cremação neighborhood, using a stolen motorcycle. One of them was armed with a 7.65 caliber pistol with a filed-off serial number and stole cell phones from victims. A witness followed the pair and alerted the police, who intercepted them in the Guamá neighborhood. One suspect was found carrying the weapon and the stolen phones; the second was arrested hiding inside a butcher shop. Both were taken to the São Brás precinct.

03/08/2025 – On Sunday (03), a Civil Police officer drove his SUV into a music venue in the Cidade Velha neighborhood after being expelled for alleged sexual harassment. He reportedly attempted to run over people outside the venue, causing widespread panic. Security guards fired shots into the air and subdued the suspect, who was injured and hospitalized before being taken to the São Brás precinct. The case is under investigation by the Division of Functional Crimes.

05/08/2025 – A man was arrested and jailed in Belém, on Tuesday (05). He is suspected of raping his 9-year-old stepdaughter. The investigation was conducted by the Specialized Directorate for Children and Adolescents. The facts were reported by several witnesses and confirmed by the victim during a specialized interview. The man is currently awaiting trial.

06/08/2025 – On Wednesday (06), a young man known as ‘Molequinho’ was shot dead in the Marambaia neighborhood. He was ambushed by two men on a motorcycle near the Canal Água Cristal and shot in the head. Residents called for help after hearing the gunshots and finding the victim lying in the street. Emergency responders confirmed his death at the scene. The Scientific Police collected shell casings, and the Civil Police are investigating the case.

06/08/2025 – On Wednesday (06), a man was arrested in Belém, for “sextortion”—a crime that combines extortion and the possession of pornographic material involving minors. The investigation began after a 16-year-old girl filed a complaint, stating that the suspect demanded R$600 to prevent the dissemination of intimate images of herself and a 17-year-old male friend. The victims paid the money via a bank transfer to a third party, a tactic the accused used to mask his identity. Police also discovered that the man had been involved in similar cases in 2022 and 2024. The case is even more serious because one of the victims reportedly attempted suicide due to the blackmail. During his arrest, police seized his cell phone and laptop for analysis.

07/08/2025 – Within the “Rede Segura” operation, the Civil Police of Pará arrested a man in Belém on Thursday (07), for the storage of child pornography. The arrest occurred following simultaneous search warrants in the Curió-Utinga, Umarizal, and Sacramenta neighborhoods. The operation, led by the Division for Combating Cybercrimes (DCCV), led to the seizure of the suspect’s phone and other storage devices for analysis. Police emphasized that this action is part of a continuous effort to protect minors online and combat criminal networks.

09/08/2025 – On Saturday (09), two armed robbers targeted a car dealership on Rua dos Mundurucus, between Travessa dos Apinagés and Travessa Padre Eutíquio, in the Batista Campos neighborhood. Security footage shows them entering around 11:34 a.m., each carrying a revolver, and holding two men and two women at gunpoint. The assailants stole cell phones, necklaces, and other belongings before locking the employees inside a glass room. No physical violence was recorded, but the victims were threatened throughout the robbery. The suspects fled within five minutes.

12/08/2025 – A nursing technician was caught in the act in the São Brás district on Tuesday (12), for illegally selling narcotic and psychotropic drugs without a medical prescription. The Division of Investigation and Special Operations launched the action after complaints from relatives of users who were abusing these substances. The man, who worked at a downtown hospital, used his professional access to sell morphine, haloperidol, and diazepam at prices above market value. These substances, which can cause dependence and be fatal, are normally subject to retained prescription rules. The investigation continues to determine the origin of the drugs and whether other people were involved.

13/08/2025 – A security guard was shot dead in the early hours of Wednesday (13), in the Marambaia district. The victim, who was working in the Euclides Figueiredo complex area, was hit by more than 15 gunshots at the corner of Rua L and Rua D while riding a red motorcycle. Residents, awakened by the gunfire, found him lying lifeless near the curb, with his motorcycle damaged by the fall. The Military Police secured the area, and the Civil Police’s Homicide Division is investigating, having requested forensic examinations and started interviewing witnesses.

13/08/2025 – On Wednesday (13), a man was killed during a police operation in Icoaraci. According to the Military Police, officers from the 10th Battalion were on patrol when they spotted him acting suspiciously near a wooded area. As they approached, he drew a firearm and shot at the officers, who returned fire and struck him. He was taken to a local emergency unit but died from his injuries. Police seized a .380 pistol with two rounds and a small quantity of drugs at the scene. The Civil Police confirmed the case is under investigation by the Icoaraci precinct.

13/08/2025 – On Wednesday (13), Civil Police in Belém arrested a man in the act for threatening his partner. According to the victim, the suspect, a drug user, attempted to attack his partner with a knife during an argument on August 7, an incident witnessed by their son, who intervened. Days later, on August 12, he allegedly continued issuing death threats via a private phone number. After confirming the facts, officers went to his residence and carried out the arrest. He was taken to the police station and is now in judicial custody.

14/08/2025 – On Thursday (14), the Pará Civil Police arrested ten people during “Final Sentence,” part of the national “Shamar” operation to combat violence against women. The warrants were carried out in the Metropolitan Region of Belém (six), Santarém (two), Tucuruí (one), and Redenção (one), all related to domestic and gender-based violence crimes. Since the start of the operation on August 1, 53 arrests have been made across the state. In addition to arrests, the campaign includes lectures and awareness initiatives during “Lilac August,” aimed at helping the public recognize signs of abuse and report them, while Women’s Protection Police Stations (DEAMs) and Lilac Rooms provide support and shelter for victims in several municipalities.

15/08/2025 – On Friday (15), a Civil Police investigator was shot during a robbery in the Maguari neighborhood. According to the Military Police, two men on a motorcycle approached while he was with friends, and after engaging in a struggle with one of them, he was shot in the back near the neck. The suspects fled with his gold chain and personal Glock 9mm, leaving behind a magazine with 16 live rounds and one spent cartridge. The officer was rushed to emergency care and later transferred to another hospital, where his condition is stable. Police are working to identify and arrest the assailants.

16/08/2025 – In the early hours of Saturday (16), Military Police in Belém foiled a string of robberies in the Guamá neighborhood, rescuing a ride-hailing driver held hostage by two assailants — one adult and a 17-year-old. After a pursuit that ended near the Canal do Tucunduba, police surrounded the suspects and engaged in a two-hour negotiation involving family members and the press before the pair surrendered. Officers seized a .38 revolver, ammunition, and six stolen cell phones, while the victim was safely released. The adult suspect, who wore an ankle monitor, was arrested, and the teenager was apprehended for an infraction equivalent to armed robbery with hostage-taking. Both were taken to the São Brás precinct for legal proceedings.

16/08/2025 – On Saturday night (16), an attempted robbery at a bar in the Guamá neighborhood left one person dead and another injured. According to reports, customers of the establishment reacted to the assailants, triggering confrontation. Videos showed a bloodied body lying on the ground and another victim in serious condition, struggling to breathe. The scene drew a heavy police presence, and the case remains under investigation.

17/08/2025 – On Sunday (17), reports in Belém revealed a scam involving electric scooters, where criminals placed fake QR codes over the originals to divert user payments. The managing company confirmed the fraud, stating it was first detected in Praça Batista Campos, and removed the altered codes. Officials emphasized that all payments must be made only through the official app, never via QR codes or in-person requests. The pilot project, run by JET Brasil in partnership with the city government, continues under stricter monitoring while users are urged to remain vigilant.

18/08/2025 – On Monday afternoon (18), a 24-year-old man was shot dead in the head on Travessa Vileta, in the Pedreira neighborhood, reportedly mistaken for his brother. The attack happened around 16:30 in front of a paint shop where the victim worked as a deliveryman. Witnesses said the shooter, dressed in black with a hood, approached from behind and fired as an accomplice in a black car provided cover for the escape. Police confirmed the victim had no criminal record and suspect the real target was his brother. Forensics determined he was killed by a single close-range shot. The case is under investigation by the Civil Police.

19/08/2025 – On Tuesday (19), Civil Police seized five clandestine cameras allegedly installed by a criminal faction in the Guamá neighborhood to monitor residents and track police movements near drug-selling points. Three cameras were found on a utility pole and two others on nearby buildings. A man suspected of installing the equipment was arrested during the operation, which was supported by the Police Intelligence Unit. The devices were removed and sent for forensic analysis.

19/08/2025 – In the early hours of Tuesday (19), a gas cylinder depot in the Jurunas neighborhood was broken into and robbed. Security cameras captured at least two men forcing entry with wooden sticks and iron bars, stealing R$1,100, cell phones, and electronics. Later, two more suspects were recorded taking gas cylinders from the site. Police said investigators are reviewing footage and interviewing witnesses to identify those involved.

19/08/2025 – On Tuesday (19), police in Belém arrested a man who posed as a parking attendant and extorted drivers near a stadium on Avenida Almirante Barroso. During Operation “Pedra no Caminho,” officers executed warrants after a video circulated online showing him demanding R$20 from a couple and threatening to damage their car if they refused. Investigators confirmed the payment was made via PIX, and during a search at his home, police seized the vest and shirt he wore during the incident.

21/08/2025 – A man was arrested on Thursday night (21) in Belém for allegedly taking part in an armed robbery against a pizza delivery worker on Avenida Tamandaré, in the Campina neighborhood. Two suspects, armed with a machete, surprised the victim during a delivery; one escaped and remains at large. The delivery worker reported that the detained suspect tried to flee on his motorcycle but was stopped after being hit with stones and chased by bystanders. A passing ride-hailing driver alerted military police, who captured one suspect. The detainee, recently released from prison and wearing an ankle monitor, was taken to the Seccional de São Brás, while police continue searching for the accomplice.

21/08/2025 – A gas station attendant fought back during an attempted robbery on Thursday night (21) in the Umarizal neighborhood of Belém, managing to restrain one of the suspects while the other escaped. According to the Municipal Guard, two men on a motorcycle pretended to refuel before announcing the robbery, but the worker engaged in a struggle and held one down until authorities arrived. The suspect was found with a .38 revolver, ammunition, two cell phones, and gold jewelry, some of which belonged to earlier victims who tracked their stolen phones to the scene. He was taken to the Seccional de São Brás, while the second suspect remains at large.

22/08/2025 – Police arrested a man in the Jurunas neighborhood on Friday (22) for drug trafficking after an anonymous tip reported he was selling narcotics outside his home. During the operation on São José de Ribamar passage, officers found him on the street with 17 packets of cocaine-like substance. He confessed ownership of the drugs and was taken into custody, with the seized material presented to authorities. The suspect remains at the disposal of the justice system.

22/08/2025 – Belém’s Belém em Ordem program, held between Friday (22) and Sunday (24), recorded 96 violations in neighborhoods like Nazaré, Campina, and Pedreira. The operation targeted irregular parking, street blockages, misuse of sidewalks, and disorganized street vending, with support from the Municipal Guard. Alongside enforcement, officials emphasized education to raise awareness on respecting public space and improving urban order.

23/08/2025 – A man was shot dead on Saturday night (23) in the Cidade Velha neighborhood. The attack happened around 10:50 p.m. on Avenida Almirante Tamandaré, when two assailants on a motorcycle opened fire in front of a crowded bar. The victim attempted to flee but was chased and fatally shot near another establishment. Forensic experts confirmed he was hit by at least five .40 caliber rounds to the head and chest. Both Military and Civil Police responded, isolating the area, and the case is now under investigation by the Homicide Division.

23/08/2025 – An unidentified man was shot in the head on Saturday afternoon (23/8) on Rua da Marinha, in the Marambaia neighborhood. He was found lying on the ground, still conscious, while awaiting medical assistance. According to witness videos circulating online, the man had allegedly attempted to rob two others when one of them, reportedly a police officer, reacted and fired at him. The scene quickly drew a crowd of onlookers.

25/08/2025 – A woman was assaulted in the parking lot of a pharmacy in the Umarizal neighborhood on Monday afternoon (25). Security footage shows two men on a motorcycle approaching her vehicle; the passenger got off, reached through the passenger window, and stole belongings before fleeing. So far, authorities have not released information about the suspects’ identification or arrest.

26/08/2025 – On Tuesday night (26), a man and his son were robbed by two assailants on a motorcycle as they arrived home on Rua Municipalidade in the Umarizal neighborhood. Security footage shows the suspects pulling up behind their car disguised as food delivery workers, and getting out armed and demanding valuables. The victims handed over a cellphone and a wedding ring before the duo fled. The Civil Police have opened an investigation after receiving the motorcycle’s license plate from one of the victims.

26/08/2025 – A man and his son were robbed on Tuesday night (26) in the Umarizal neighborhood, when two armed men on a motorcycle approached them as they arrived home on Rua Municipalidade. Security footage shows the passenger, disguised with a food delivery backpack, getting off the bike, threatening the victims, and taking their belongings before fleeing with his partner. The victims managed to record the motorcycle’s license plate and reported the case to the Civil Police, which is investigating to identify and arrest those involved.

26/08/2025 – Brazil’s Federal Revenue Service seized 457 kilos of skunk, known as “super marijuana,” at the Porto da Estrada do Outeiro in Belém. The shipment, originating from Manaus, had been declared as “vehicle shock absorbers” but was found to contain 374 bricks of the drug hidden in 15 boxes. The operation took place on Tuesday (26/8) and was made possible by intelligence work from the K9 unit and detection by a sniffer dog. Skunk is a highly potent hybrid strain of cannabis, with THC concentrations up to ten times stronger than regular marijuana.

27/08/2025 – The Pará Civil Police launched Operation “Teia Digital” on Wednesday (27) in Belém to combat crimes such as threats, extortion, criminal association, and identity fraud conducted through messaging apps. Investigators uncovered cases where victims were pressured to pay a so-called “crime fee.” The operation executed five search and seizure warrants and summoned two suspects for questioning. Cell phones were confiscated for forensic analysis. Authorities emphasized that victims should promptly report coercion, preserve digital evidence, and never comply with extortion demands. Reports can be made at local police stations, via the 181 hotline, or through the Civil Police WhatsApp channel.

27/08/2025 – A man was arrested in Belém on Wednesday (27) on charges of aggravated theft after allegedly using an electronic device known as a “chapolin” to unlock cars and steal valuables. According to the Civil Police, one incident under investigation occurred on June 5, when the suspect prevented a car from being locked, stole a cell phone and a card holder, and later made purchases totaling about R$ 2,400. Agents of the Pedreira precinct carried out the arrest under a preventive detention order issued by the Criminal Investigations Court. The suspect remains in custody at the disposal of the judiciary.

28/08/2025 – A man died after a confrontation with Military Police in Vila Nazaré, in the Marambaia neighborhood, on Thursday (28). According to authorities, officers of the 27th Battalion were patrolling suspected drug sale points when they encountered the suspect, who fled and later fired at an officer during a struggle. Police returned fire, fatally wounding him. He was taken to the Metropolitan Emergency Hospital in Ananindeua but did not survive. A .22 caliber revolver, ammunition, and small amounts of cocaine were seized, and the case is under investigation by the Civil Police.

29/08/2025 – A clash between members of rival football supporters groups ended with at least 40 people detained on Friday night (29). The fight broke out around 21:30 at an arena on Avenida José Bonifácio, in the Guamá neighborhood, prompting the deployment of about 12 Military Police vehicles. Officers dispersed the crowd with support from the 37th Battalion, seizing over 20 cell phones (some flagged as stolen) and two knives. The detainees were taken to the São Brás precinct for screening, with some already released. The Civil Police will investigate the circumstances behind the confrontation.

29/08/2025 – Two armed men on a motorcycle robbed a bar and a car wash on Belém Street, in the Parque Verde neighborhood, on Friday night (29). Security cameras captured the action around 21:40, showing the passenger stealing cell phones from customers while the driver pointed a gun at the victims. The robbery lasted only a few minutes before the suspects fled. Reports suggest that they may have committed other robberies in the area. As of Saturday (30), the suspects had not been identified, and the Civil Police stated the case had not yet been formally registered.

31/08/2025 – A man died on Sunday night (31) after a confrontation with the Tactical Ostensive Rounds Battalion (Rotam) in the Jurunas neighborhood. According to the Military Police, he fired at the unit and was shot in the chest, being taken to the Municipal Emergency Hospital Mário Pinotti but did not survive. The police seized a pistol and a magazine with four rounds, which were presented at the Seccional of São Brás. The case is under investigation by the Jurunas Police Station.

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.
• 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.
  Keep your windows closed.
  • 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