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.
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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.
