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04/04/2023 – A man was arrested accused of murder, criminal association for drug trafficking and attempted murder. The arrest took place on Rua W16, in the Lagomar community, an area known for drug traffickers and where the Comando Vermelho criminal organization is established.
15/04/2023 – A shooting between criminals and the Military Police on Estrada Aterrado do Imburo, in the Ajuda de Cima neighborhood, resulted in the death of a 23-year-old criminal. According to police, during a patrol, officers suspected of two individuals on a red motorcycle and gave the order to stop, but they fled shooting. The cops fought back. At the scene, the PM seized a gun, a loader with ammunition, drugs, and a motorcycle.
18/04/2023 – A man was found dead wrapped in a blanket on a bridge in downtown Macaé. The victim was a 57-year-old fisherman. According to preliminary information, the victim would have been killed with clubs and shots. The case is being investigated, but so far no one has been arrested and the motivation for the crime is still unknown.
26/04/2023 – A man was shot dead on Rua Maria Braga Lima Dias, in the Cajueiros neighborhood. The 28-year-old victim had a criminal record for drug trafficking, according to the Military Police. According to the occurrence, officers were called to verify the homicide. So far there is no information about the authorship and motivation of the crime. Nobody was arrested.
26/04/2023 – Three men were arrested after a report of drug trafficking in the Bela Vista neighborhood. The action was carried out by the Civil Police and is part of a strategy to combat drug trafficking in communities where homicides occur the most in the city. Officers seized marijuana, cocaine, and crack. According to the police, three criminals were 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.