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.
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.
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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.
08/01/2026 – On Thursday (8), Civil Police arrested a drug dealer in the Lagomar neighborhood. Acting on intelligence regarding sales in an area controlled by the Comando Vermelho, agents captured the suspect after a brief foot chase. The man, who was carrying 17 wraps of marijuana, confessed to working as a “vapor” (street seller) and admitted to being a fugitive.
09/01/2026 – On Friday (9), a minor fugitive was apprehended by the 32nd BPM’s Intelligence Service in the Cajueiros neighborhood. Acting on information that the teenager was hiding in the Favela da Linha, officers located him sitting in a tree and confirmed he was the subject of an outstanding search and seizure warrant.
12/01/2026 – On Monday (12), Civil Police arrested a man in the Lagomar neighborhood for stalking and making death threats against his partner. The victim reported that the suspect’s aggressive behavior began on Friday, January 9, and included multiple intimidating visits to her workplace. Following a new series of text messages in which the man threatened to kill her, the woman sought police assistance, leading to a rapid operation that resulted in the suspect being caught and charged in flagrante.
13/01/2026 – On Tuesday (13), the Civil Police arrested a man in the Parque Aeroporto neighborhood for making death threats against his partner. The intervention was triggered after the victim presented threatening messages to the authorities and reported a history of aggressive behavior and property damage at her home. The individual, who had been in a relationship with the victim for two and a half years, was taken into custody.
21/01/2026 – On Wednesday (21), a man with a criminal record of 35 offenses was arrested in Barra de Macaé during a Civil Police joint operation. Most of his previous crimes, primarily drug trafficking and theft, were registered in the municipality of Porciúncula. The arrest was made to fulfill a warrant from the Court of Criminal Executions following the unification of multiple sentences into a single definitive prison term.
25/01/2026 – On Sunday afternoon (25), Military Police seized a significant cache of weapons and narcotics in the Bosque Azul area of the Ajuda de Baixo neighborhood. Acting on intelligence regarding the ADA (Amigos dos Amigos) criminal faction, officers discovered a buried barrel in a wooded area containing a .38 caliber revolver, a .12 caliber shotgun, and 402 rounds of ammunition. The haul also included a diverse supply of marijuana, cocaine, and hashish, along with radio communicators and pistol magazines, dealing a substantial financial blow to the local drug trade.
26/01/2026 – On Monday night (26), Military Police arrested a man for drug trafficking in the Bela Vista neighborhood. The suspect was spotted exiting a wooded area on Estrada dos Cavaleiros and attempted to discard a bag containing 59 capsules of cocaine, 31 cracks rocks, and a portion of marijuana. Upon his arrest, the individual—who had recently been released from prison and has a prior criminal record—confessed to working as a “vapor” (street-level dealer) for a local criminal faction.
27/01/2026 – On Tuesday morning (27), Military Police officers seized drugs and recovered a stolen motorcycle in the Nova Holanda neighborhood. Acting on a tip about two fugitives, agents located a stolen Yamaha Lander and apprehended a suspect carrying 61 portions of marijuana, 15 of Skank, cocaine, and radio equipment. The suspect, who already had a criminal record for drug trafficking, was taken to the 123rd DP along with the seized materials.
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.
