01/01/2026 – On Thursday (1), three individuals were arrested for using drugs in public during New Year’s Eve celebrations on the Orla dos Cavaleiros. Municipal guards from the GAOP unit intercepted the group on Atlântica Avenue after identifying them using “cheirinho de loló” (ether). Officers seized five vials and a bottle of the substance, and because the suspects resisted the approach, they were handcuffed and transported to the 123rd Police Precinct for formal processing.
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05/01/2026 – On Monday (5), police from the 123rd DP arrested a man for the attempted murder and robbery of an 83-year-old woman. The suspect, who had previously worked as a furniture assembler for the victim, returned to her home on December 27, 2025, under the pretense of performing more work. Once inside, he strangled the victim, stuffed a cloth in her mouth, and beat her; believing she was dead, he stole her phone and a small safe before locking her inside. The woman was later found in critical condition by her daughter and rushed to a hospital.
05/01/2026 – On Monday (5), Macaé Municipal Guards arrested a man during an attempted theft at the Professor José Augusto Abreu Aguiar Municipal School (EMEI) in the city center. Officers from the School Protection Coordination (CAPE) spotted the suspect around 7:00, and with the support of the Operational Support Group (GAOP), they established a perimeter to prevent his escape.
05/01/2026 – On Monday (5), Civil Police arrested a man in the Engenho da Praia neighborhood for threatening to kill his partner. The victim reported a history of domestic violence, including being punched in the face on New Year’s Day and being told she would be “hacked to pieces.” During the arrest, officers seized military-style tactical gear, including a ballistic vest, camouflage clothing, balaclavas, and holsters, leading to additional charges for illegal possession of restricted equipment.
06/01/2026 – On Tuesday afternoon (6), Military Police seized nearly 1 kg of cocaine in the Granja dos Cavaleiros neighborhood following an anonymous tip. Officers acting on reports of local drug trafficking discovered a backpack containing 245 plastic tubes of the drug, totaling 946.1 grams. No arrests were reported at the scene during the operation.
06/01/2026 – On Tuesday afternoon (6), a joint operation between the Civil Police and the “Segurança Presente” program resulted in the arrest of four adults and the detention of one teenager in Macaé’s “Favela da Linha”. Acting on intelligence regarding the ADA criminal faction, officers established a tactical perimeter in the Cajueiros neighborhood. During the sweep, police seized quantities of marijuana and cocaine while capturing the suspects as they attempted to flee.
