92 robberies were recorded in the first seven months of 2024 on bus line 472 which runs from Leme in the South Zone to Triagem in the North Zone. The company Braso-Lisboa monitors violence on buses and stated that there were 16 robberies on the bus line in 2023. Military police stated that they have intensified the fight against robberies on buses throughout the state, carrying out approaches, searches, and patrols on routes with the highest incidence of robberies.
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17/07/2024 – A retaliation to the police operation taking place in the West Zone of Rio took place in Cidade de Deus on Wednesday (17). Protesters gathered peacefully to demonstrate against the demolition of stalls in the community due to Operation Ordo which began on Monday (15) in 10 communities in the West Zone of Rio. When the police arrived, the protesters threw stones at them, and the police responded with tear gas and rubber bullets. In the confusion of the incident, a former Youth Secretary was attacked. Police teams were called to try to contain the confusion and a police base was attacked.
19/07/2024 – A driver was held up by criminals on the corner of Heitor Beltrão and Professor Gabizo streets, in Tijuca on Friday night (19). The victim stopped at a traffic light when two men, one armed with a rifle, approached and robbed him.
19/07/2024 – A man was shot by a stray bullet in Brás de Pina during a shootout that took place from Friday night (19) until Saturday morning (20). According to the Military Police, the shooting began in the Quitungo favela, and they suspect an attempted invasion of the area from a rival faction.
20/07/2024 – A salesman was shot and killed during an attempted robbery at the store he worked at in Rocha Miranda on Saturday (20). According to the Military Police, an armed man entered the store and announced the robbery. At that moment, two customers drew their weapons and opened fire at the robber who started shooting back.
20/07/2024 – A taxi driver was arrested in Méier suspected of helping a gang from São Paulo who committed residential robberies in the South Zone of Rio on Saturday (20). The police officers searched the suspect’s house, where they found many stolen items. According to the investigation, the gang consists of six people, two that provide cover and four that enter the residence, take people hostage, and steal everything of value.
20/07/2024 – A shootout took place between rival drug traffickers in the early hours of Saturday (20) until Sunday (21) in Morro dos Macacos in Vila Isabel. Currently, the area is controlled by the Third Pure Command (TCP). Now, the Red Command (CV), which previously controlled the area, is trying to retake the community. According to residents, this dispute has been going on for months.
21/07/2024 – Military Police (PM) officers on patrol in São Cristóvão opened fire on a car with fleeing suspects on Sunday (21). According to the PM, the occupants of the vehicle did not obey an order to stop on Rua São Januário and tried to flee in the wrong direction towards Rua Fonseca Teles. The car got stuck when going up the sidewalk, and the suspects escaped on foot, under gunfire. One man was arrested.
22/07/2024 – A Military Police operation in Cordovil resulted in a shootout between drug traffickers and police on Monday morning (22). The shootout led to the main road Avenida Brasil closing at least twice. According to reports, drivers who were driving on the road had to get out of their vehicles and throw themselves on the ground to protect themselves from the confrontation. Five people were arrested.
22/07/2024 – A man was arrested on Monday (22) in São Cristóvão for a robbery and assault which took place in October 2023. According to the police the suspect was recognized by an employee of the establishment where the robbery took place. On the day of the crime, an employee tried to retrieve the stolen items from the thief’s hands and the suspect slapped the employee and fled.
22/07/2024 – A militiaman, who has been a fugitive since November 2023, was arrested in Recreio dos Bandeirantes on Monday (22). The suspect was identified by the government’s facial recognition system near Posto 10 on Recreio dos Bandeirantes Beach. The suspect was indicted for the crimes of private militia, money laundering, extortion, and crimes related to the illegal use of weapons.
22/07/2024 – Military Police arrested a man suspected of femicide on Monday (22) in Engenho de Dentro. The crime occurred on the same day in Baixada Fluminense and the suspect fled to the North Zone of Rio. The suspect is suspected of shooting his partner twice, the victim did not survive her injuries.
22/07/2024 – A National Force police officer was shot in the head in the Vigário Geral region, in the North Zone of Rio, on Monday night (22). Another agent was also injured by flying glass. The victim and his colleague were in an official vehicle that had entered the community by mistake. Due to the shooting in the vicinity of Vigário Geral, the train stations of Penha Circular, Brás de Pina, Cordovil, Parada de Lucas, and Vigário Geral were closed for boarding and disembarking.
23/07/2024 – Military Police carried out an operation in Complexo de Israel on Tuesday (23). The operation ensued due to two National Force agents being injured by gunfire on Monday night (22) in the Vigário Geral community. The objective of the operation was to arrest suspects involved in a dispute over territories and remove barricades from the streets.
23/07/2024 – The Tourism Support Police Station (Deat) arrested a man on Tuesday (23) for fraud and association with a gang that extorts tourists on Copacabana Beach. Earlier on Tuesday the suspect and two other men took cups from a Chilean couple who were walking along the beach and filled the cups with cachaça, without their consent. The victims stated they were forced to pay R$20 on a credit card, however, the gang approximately took between US$899-5000 instead. Upon realizing they had been scammed the couple reported the incident to the Deat, who are locating the other suspects.
23/07/2024 – Federal Police arrested a man on Tuesday (23) for trafficking at a Post Office in Irajá. The action began after it was discovered that packages contained war materials, contrary to the declared content, in an attempt to circumvent inspection. The suspect was collecting packages from the agency at the time of his arrest.
23/07/2024 – Three bandits died during a Military Police (PM) operation in Morro do Juramento on Tuesday (23). The operation aimed to prevent cargo and vehicle theft in the community. According to the PM, the agents were received with gunfire by a group of armed criminals and after an intense confrontation, the three men were shot. The PM seized three rifles, two pistols, and drugs from the criminals. Five other suspects were arrested.