02/09/2022 – Two thieves, aged 21 and 22, were arrested trying to steal a motorcycle on Conselheiro Nébias Avenue, in the Vila Nova neighborhood. They had a hammer, Bump keys and spanners. According to the Military Police, they were on another motorcycle that would be used to escape along with the stolen one.
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08/09/2022 – Military Police carried out Operation Independence and arrested 28 people. The operation started on Tuesday (06/09) and ended on Thursday (08/09). Two replicas of guns were also seized and three fugitives from justice were recaptured. The operation, according to the PM, was carried out on the beachfront, in the central area, in commercial areas, in tourist spots, public transport terminals and places with greater circulation of people.
15/09/2022 – The Federal Police launched Operation Pedra Bruta to comply with three search and seizure warrants and one preventive arrest warrant, issued by the Federal Court. A criminal was arrested and taken to the Federal Police headquarters in Santos for illegally carrying a firearm. The purpose of the action is to deepen the investigation into the practice of the crime of international drug trafficking in the Port of Santos.
20/09/2022 – The Federal Revenue Service and the Federal Police (PF) seized 772 kg of cocaine in the Port of Santos. According to them, the narcotic tablets were hidden in 30 sacks of coffee destined for the port of Antwerp, Belgium.
24/09/2022 – A man was found dead in a ditch in the Monte Cabrão neighborhood. He was tied up and with signs of violence on his face. According to the Military Police, the body was thrown by a vehicle, as were the two bodies dumped in São Vicente earlier on the week.
25/09/2022 – A gang broke into a house in Ponta da Praia and stole jewelry, electronic devices and money. The criminals were not intimidated by daylight, nor by the movement on Avenida General San Martin. The owner of the property says he estimated the damage at approximately R$ 30 thousand. It is suspected that at least five people were involved in the crime. According to the report, the owner of the house left the place around 13:08, leaving everything locked. However, upon returning around 16:40, he found the door had been broken into and objects were missing. Images from surveillance cameras in the region show the movement of criminals, who walk along the avenue separately and enter the residence. One of them is caught leaving with the objects.
29/09/2022 – A 21-year-old woman was assaulted by a man on Avenida Ana Costa, in Gonzaga. According to the victim, she was returning from a medical appointment and was surprised with punches, kicks and umbrella blows in the middle of the street, for no apparent reason. The incident took place around 10:30 am. The victim says she was walking on the avenue and the man passed her, then he came back and started chasing the victim who tried to escape. But he caught up with her and knocked her to the ground.
TRENDS & ADVICE
- Be cautious when in the vicinity of Embaré, Ponto da Praia, Campo Grande, Rádio Clube, Downtown and Estuário.
- Be cautious at all times, including in areas perceived as safe.
- Avoid any display of wealth (jewelry, mobile phones), but always carry a small amount of money (R$50) to hand over to muggers if attacked.
- In case of robbery: cooperate, do not try to run after the assailant as they might be armed or resort to violence.
- In case of kidnapping:
- Cooperate in order to mitigate the risk of violence, and do not lie or provide false information to your kidnappers.
- Bear in mind that the vast majority of kidnappings are financially motivated, and that negotiation may be lengthy.