31/10/2026 – Between Saturday (31) and Sunday (1), the Nino Community Daycare Center in Vila Kennedy, Bangu, Rio de Janeiro’s West Zone, was burglarized twice within less than 24 hours. According to the institution’s management, criminals forced entry into a classroom during the first incident and later broke into the nursery despite security reinforcements implemented by staff. The perpetrators stole a television, microwave, industrial blender, kitchen utensils, diapers, hygiene products, and materials intended for a graduation ceremony, while also damaging parts of the property. The daycare center, which has operated for 39 years and provides full-day care for approximately 100 children, reported disruptions to its operations and launched a donation campaign to replace essential equipment. The incidents were registered at the 34th Police District (Bangu), and Civil Police are investigating the thefts and attempting to identify those responsible.
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03/11/2026 – On Tuesday afternoon (3), a man was shot dead and another wounded during an armed attack on Estrada dos Bandeirantes, near Estrada da Virgolândia, in Jacarepaguá, Rio de Janeiro’s Southwest Zone. According to the Military Police, criminals traveling on three motorcycles opened fire on the primary victim, who died at the scene before emergency services arrived. A second man who was nearby was struck by a bullet that grazed his head and was taken to Lourenço Jorge Municipal Hospital, in Barra da Tijuca. Officers from the 18th Military Police Battalion (Jacarepaguá) responded to reports of gunfire and secured the area for forensic examination. The Capital Homicide Division (DHC) is investigating the circumstances and possible motive behind the attack, while working to identify those responsible. No arrests had been reported.
03/11/2026 – On Tuesday morning (3), a Military Police operation targeting cargo and vehicle robbery networks in Complexo do Chapadão, in Rio de Janeiro’s North Zone, resulted in the death of a suspected criminal leader. Officers from the 41st Battalion (Irajá), supported by specialized tactical and rescue units, entered the community as part of Operation Barricada Zero and reportedly came under fire in the area known as Via Light. During the confrontation, a suspect with four outstanding arrest warrants was wounded and taken to Carlos Chagas State Hospital, where he died. According to police, the man was responsible for coordinating robberies in the area. Officers seized a 9mm pistol with an obliterated serial number, a magazine, five rounds of ammunition, and an electronic drone-detection device. The operation also aimed to recover stolen or cloned vehicles, seize weapons and drugs, and remove barricades installed by criminal groups that restrict access to the community and essential services.
03/11/2026 – On Tuesday morning (3), Rio de Janeiro’s Military Police launched an operation against the Red Command (CV) in the Cidade de Deus community, in Jacarepaguá, Rio de Janeiro’s West Zone, resulting in five arrests and one suspect wounded. According to police, officers came under fire while entering the community, triggering a confrontation in which one suspect was shot and subsequently taken to Lourenço Jorge Municipal Hospital. The operation involved tactical units from the 18th Battalion (Jacarepaguá), supported by the Special Patrol and Crowd Control Battalion (RECOM) and specialized rescue teams. Officers seized two rifles, two 9mm pistols, a radio transmitter, and a large quantity of drugs. The operation aimed to contain the CV’s territorial expansion, combat vehicle robberies, recover stolen or cloned vehicles, and identify criminal hideouts. Authorities maintained a reinforced tactical presence in the area, particularly near major access roads, as the operation remained ongoing.
03/11/2026 – On Tuesday (3), Rio de Janeiro’s Civil Police reported that an 18-year-old woman remained in critical condition at Souza Aguiar Municipal Hospital, in the city’s Central Zone, after being shot in the head in a suspected attempted femicide. Medical staff had initiated procedures to assess possible brain death. The victim’s partner was arrested in flagrante after claiming that the firearm had discharged accidentally inside their residence. However, investigators questioned his account after locating the pistol allegedly used in the shooting concealed inside a bag on the property’s rooftop, alongside another revolver, ammunition, and magazines. The Capital Homicide Division (DHC) is investigating the circumstances of the shooting, while the suspect remains in custody on charges of attempted femicide and illegal possession of firearms.
03/11/2026 – On Tuesday (3), Rio de Janeiro’s Military Police recovered a cargo shipment valued at approximately R$4 million following an armed robbery on Avenida Brasil, near the Fire Department station in Guadalupe, in the city’s North Zone. According to reports, armed criminals traveling in a car and two motorcycles intercepted the truck despite its armed security escort, overpowered the private security guards, and forced the driver to divert to Rua Orélia, where they intended to transfer the stolen goods to another vehicle. Officers from the Pavuna Bairro Presente program were alerted by passersby and approached the location, triggering a shootout with the suspects, who fled on foot toward Avenida Brasil. Police recovered the truck and its entire cargo, consisting of electronics, cosmetics, and other merchandise, without reported losses or damage. A white Fiat Fiorino allegedly intended to transport the stolen goods was also seized. The case was registered at the 31st Police District (Ricardo de Albuquerque).
04/11/2026 – On Wednesday morning (4), Rio de Janeiro’s Civil Police launched Operation Blackout to dismantle a suspected copper cable theft network involving employees of electricity distributor Light. Investigators identified 25 workers suspected of using company vehicles and equipment to remove cables from the electrical grid and sell them to an illegal scrapyard in Parque Boa Esperança, Caju, in the city’s Central Zone. Between April 12 and May 19, tracking records showed 16 company vehicles making 37 unauthorized visits to the scrapyard, raising suspicions that more than two kilometers of copper cables had been stolen. The investigation began after approximately 500 meters of wiring were stolen on Rua da Passagem, in Botafogo, causing power outages and an estimated R$80,000 in losses. Police executed seven search warrants across Rio de Janeiro, Nova Iguaçu, Magé, and São Gonçalo, taking one technician in for questioning after finding cables at his residence. The operation also involved specialized police units due to the scrapyard’s location in an area under the influence of the Pure Third Command (TCP). Light confirmed that it had dismissed the employees implicated in the alleged scheme and was cooperating with investigators.
04/11/2026 – On Wednesday afternoon (4), a Brazilian Army major was shot and wounded after accidentally entering Rua Doutor Augusto Figueiredo, in Vila Aliança, Bangu, Rio de Janeiro’s West Zone, while driving home from a nearby shopping mall. According to the police report, the officer encountered a barricade and was approached by a suspected drug trafficker in an area controlled by the Pure Third Command (TCP). The suspect allegedly asked whether he was a police officer, prompting the major to claim he worked as a ride-hailing driver. Unconvinced, the suspect summoned accomplices, and at least seven armed criminals surrounded the vehicle. When the major attempted to escape, the attackers fired nine shots at his car, striking him in the abdomen. He was rescued and taken to Rio de Janeiro General Hospital for treatment. The case was registered at the 34th Police District (Bangu), which is investigating the attempted homicide and working to identify those responsible.
05/11/2026 – On Thursday morning (5), Rio de Janeiro’s Military Police launched an operation in Complexo da Pedreira, in Costa Barros, Rio de Janeiro’s North Zone, prompting suspected drug traffickers to seize at least three buses and a truck and use them as barricades along Estrada de Botafogo. According to the Military Police, officers from the 41st Battalion (Irajá) arrested five suspects, including a 34-year-old man identified as the alleged drug trafficking leader in Morro da Quitanda, an area controlled by the Pure Third Command (TCP). Police also seized three rifles during the operation. The roadblocks disrupted public transportation, affecting at least five bus routes connecting Pavuna with Cascadura, Bonsucesso, Saens Peña, and Engenho da Rainha. The incidents highlighted the use of hijacked vehicles by criminal groups to obstruct police operations and restrict movement in the surrounding area.
05/11/2026 – On Thursday morning (5), Rio de Janeiro’s Military Police conducted simultaneous operations in at least seven communities across the city’s West, Southwest, and North Zones, including Tirol, Vila Kennedy, César Maia, Coroado, Fontela, Pombo Sem Asa, and Andaraí. The operations significantly disrupted public services, with 16 schools affected in Vila Kennedy and four in Andaraí, while educational activities were also impacted in the other targeted communities. According to the Municipal Health Secretariat, two primary healthcare facilities suspended operations in Vila Kennedy and another closed in Andaraí, where two additional units suspended community outreach activities. Authorities cited security concerns and the potential for armed confrontations as reasons for the preventive measures. The disruptions followed another police operation in Cidade de Deus on Wednesday (4), which forced 12 schools to close, highlighting the recurring impact of security operations on essential services and residents’ daily activities.
05/11/2026 – On Thursday morning (5), Rio de Janeiro’s Military Police arrested a suspected drug trafficking leader accused of coordinating cargo robbery operations in Complexo da Pedreira, in Costa Barros, Rio de Janeiro’s North Zone. According to authorities, the suspect allegedly controlled drug trafficking activities in the area and led a criminal group involved in cargo theft. Four other suspects were also arrested during the operation, while officers seized three rifles. In retaliation, criminals reportedly set barricades on fire and hijacked at least three buses, positioning them across roads to obstruct police movements. The blockades disrupted public transportation and forced five bus routes to be diverted. The operation highlighted the connection between territorial control, drug trafficking, and organized cargo robbery networks operating in Rio de Janeiro’s North Zone.
05/11/2026 – On Thursday afternoon (5), an attempted armed robbery targeting a red Porsche on Avenida Epitácio Pessoa, in Lagoa, Rio de Janeiro’s South Zone, resulted in one suspect being shot and wounded. According to initial reports, the vehicle was carrying a businessman and his business partner when criminals approached them near the Rebouças Tunnel. The businessman’s private security guard reacted to the attempted robbery, shooting one of the suspects and reportedly recovering a firearm from him. Police confirmed that the motorcycle used by the wounded suspect had been reported stolen. The businessman, his partner, and the security guard were taken to a police station for questioning, while authorities had not confirmed whether other suspects had escaped or been arrested. The incident temporarily blocked one lane toward Ipanema, causing traffic congestion on Avenida Epitácio Pessoa, Viaduto Saint Hilaire, and the Rebouças Tunnel. The road was reopened at approximately 13h05.
06/11/2026 – On Friday morning (6), Rio de Janeiro’s Civil and Military Police launched the second phase of Operation Sinal Oculto, targeting a criminal network suspected of selling stolen and cloned vehicles through social media in Jardim Novo, Realengo, in the city’s West Zone. The operation mobilized 360 officers from the Vehicle Theft and Robbery Division (DRFA) and the Shock Police Battalion (BPChq), supported by armored vehicles, to execute eight preventive arrest warrants. According to investigators, the group allegedly altered stolen vehicles using identification details obtained from legitimate advertisements before reselling them online at significantly reduced prices. An analysis of 19,777 messages and 2,324 audio recordings also revealed possible connections to illegal arms trafficking, including negotiations involving AK-47 rifles, .50-caliber weapons, and restricted-use pistols. The operation followed an initial phase on August 27, during which three suspects were arrested and a Civil Police officer was shot in the face during a confrontation. As of the latest report, no arrests had been confirmed in the second phase, and investigations remained ongoing.
06/11/2026 – On Friday early morning (6), an intense shootout between Military Police officers and suspected criminals in Morro do Dendê, Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro’s North Zone, left one suspect wounded and prompted a subsequent police operation. According to the Military Police, officers from the 17th Battalion encountered suspects in a vehicle while patrolling the area known as Boca da Igrejinha. The suspects allegedly opened fire during an attempted approach, triggering a confrontation. One suspect was wounded and taken to Evandro Freire Municipal Hospital, while officers seized a pistol and ammunition. Following reports of prolonged gunfire from residents, the Military Police launched a reinforced operation with support from the 1st Area Policing Command (1st CPA). During the operation, another suspect was arrested and a second pistol seized. The arrested man was taken to the 37th Police District (Ilha do Governador), while police operations remained ongoing.
06/11/2026 – On Friday morning (6), Rio de Janeiro’s Civil Police arrested a jiu-jitsu fighter suspected of attempted femicide, threats, and unlawful entry following a series of violent attacks against female residents of an apartment building on Avenida Maracanã, in Rio de Janeiro’s North Zone. According to investigators, the suspect allegedly invaded three apartments during the early hours of Thursday (5), threatening residents and assaulting several women, including a 65-year-old victim who remained hospitalized. Another woman was repeatedly punched, kicked, and strangled for approximately three minutes inside an elevator, sustaining multiple injuries. Military Police officers responding to the incident reportedly shot the suspect in the leg after he resisted arrest and attempted to seize an officer’s firearm. He was initially taken into custody but subsequently released following preliminary police procedures. After reviewing surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses, investigators from the 18th Police District (Praça da Bandeira) obtained a temporary arrest warrant, which was executed on Friday. The suspect was transferred to a detention facility in Benfica, where he remained in custody pending further investigation.
07/11/2026 – On Saturday afternoon (7), Rio de Janeiro’s Military Police recovered a truck carrying R$64,000 worth of açaí products following an attempted cargo robbery on Avenida Pastor Martin Luther King Jr., in Acari, Rio de Janeiro’s North Zone. According to the 41st Military Police Battalion (Irajá), officers patrolling the area noticed the truck speeding through a red light and attempted to intercept it. During the approach, a suspect jumped from the moving vehicle onto a passing motorcycle, prompting a police officer to open fire. The motorcycle’s occupants fell during their attempted escape, leaving one teenager dead at the scene and another suspect wounded, who was taken to Getúlio Vargas State Hospital, in Penha. The truck driver reported that criminals had threatened him with a weapon and attempted to steal the vehicle. Officers seized a replica pistol and recovered the white Volvo truck and its entire cargo. The incident was registered at the 39th Police District (Pavuna), and police patrols were subsequently reinforced in the area.
