02/10/2024 – A patrol carried out on Wednesday (2) by the Military Police resulted in the arrest of three men for drug trafficking in the Cajueiros neighborhood. The police were informed that some people would be trafficking near the Favela da Linha and went there to investigate. Several drugs in quantity were also seized.
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03/10/2024 – An operation by the Military Police carried out on Thursday (3) on Avenida W5, in the Lagomar neighborhood, resulted in the seizure of drugs and the arrest of a suspect. The action was triggered after privileged information indicated that the place was used for the sale of narcotics by the criminal faction Friend of Friends (ADA).
08/10/2024 – An action by the Tactical Action Group (GAT) resulted in the arrest of a woman on Avenida Linha Vermelha, in Favela da Linha, in Cajueiro, Macaé. Police spotted a motorcycle with a couple who, upon noticing the presence of the police, tried to flee. During the chase, the woman tried to hide but was arrested. Crack cocaine, money and a credit card machine were seized from her.
08/10/2024 – A police operation resulted in the arrest of Rodrigo Júnior de Freitas Lima, 24, on Jandira Perlingeiro Street, in Alto dos Cajueiros. While patrolling the area, the police noticed a man who, upon seeing the police car, tried to flee. When he approached, crack cocaine and money were found.
09/10/2024 – An operation carried out by the Tactical Action Group (GAT) resulted in the arrest of a man and the seizure of drugs on Rua Machado de Assis, in Duque de Caxias. During the patrol in the area, the police noticed an individual who, upon seeing the police cars, tried to flee. Marijuana, cocaine and money were found with him.
10/10/2024 – The Military Police arrested two women for involvement in drug trafficking in the Novo Horizonte neighborhood. The police were patrolling the area when two women in a liquor store caught their attention. After the search, the police found cocaine and money.
10/10/2024 – On Thursday afternoon (10/10), civil police officers from the 123rd Police Precinct arrested a 20-year-old criminal for homicide in the Lagomar neighborhood. The suspect was involved in the murder of two people in January due to conflicts between criminal factions fighting for control of drug trafficking in Macaé.
14/10/2024 – A police operation resulted in the arrest of two men suspected of drug trafficking in the Sem Terra Favela, in the Botafogo neighborhood. During a routine patrol, the team received an anonymous tip indicating that two men were selling drugs in the area. Several types of drugs were found with them.
17/10/2024 – On Thursday afternoon (17/10), a man was arrested after carrying out a series of robberies in stores downtown Macaé. The criminal chose targets where there were only women at the location, taking advantage of the victim’s vulnerability.
21/10/2024 – On Monday afternoon (21/10), in the Bosque Azul, in the Ajuda de Baixo neighborhood, agents of the 123rd Civil Police Precinct arrested a 29-year-old man for the crimes of non-compliance with a protective order and bodily injury. The arrest occurred after the victim, her ex-partner, called the Maria da Penha Patrol, denouncing that the aggressor had invaded her workplace and threatened her.
23/10/2024 – On Wednesday (23/10), the Federal Police arrested a 44-year-old man, accused of rape of a vulnerable person and a fugitive from justice for more than six years. The operation took place in the Lagomar neighborhood after intelligence work to locate the suspect.
27/10/2024 – A 43-year-old woman was assaulted and died on Sunday night (27/10), in Bosque Azul, in the Ajuda de Baixo neighborhood. She was the victim of a fight that started with an argument in the neighboring house, between a man and his mother. When trying to appease the fight, the man attacked her.
29/10/2024 – In the early hours of Tuesday (29/10), an app vehicle coming from Avenida Brasil, in Rio de Janeiro, was shot while traveling on the Blue Line. According to preliminary information, two occupants of the vehicle died on the spot. The driver survived.
30/10/2024 – On Wednesday afternoon (30/10), civil police officers from the 123rd Precinct carried out an operation in the Parque Aeroporto neighborhood, under the influence of the Red Command. During the monitoring of the area, agents caught individuals carrying out activities related to drug trafficking. When approached, the suspects confessed to their involvement in drug trafficking. The operation resulted in the seizure of drugs and money from criminal transactions.
31/10/2024 – During the early hours of Thursday (31/10), the garage of the public transport company Sistema Integrado de Transporte (SIT), located in the Ajuda de Cima neighborhood, was the target of theft. Criminals invaded the place and stole electronic modules from 31 vehicles. No one was arrested.
TRENDS & ADVICE
- After dark, avoid Glória and the Centro (Downtown).
- After dark, avoid walking alone in Praia Campista and Cavaleiros.
- Avoid Lagomar, Barra de Macaé, Engenho da Praia, Planalto da Ajuda, Ajuda de Cima, Ajuda de Baixo, Morro de Santana and 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), as risks of collateral damage and assault are high in these areas.
- As much as possible, restrict movement in the districts of Novo Horizonte (in Vale Encantado) and Parque Aeroporto. Do not walk alone in these areas and use only licensed taxis.
- Be careful when walking downtown, avoid exposing valuables.
- 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.
