On Wednesday, October 18, Brazilian police apprehended Marbem Gomes de Souza Junior, a key figure in organized crime connected to the drug trade in Belford Roxo, a municipality in the Baixada Fluminense region. He was discovered while enjoying a boat outing near Ilha do Japonês, Cabo Frio, where police had been monitoring his activities. At 27 years old, Gomes de Souza, who was wanted for robbery, was considered a leading criminal in several Belford Roxo communities, including Parque Floresta and Morro da Galinha. The operation that led to his capture involved a collaborative effort between the Military Police's Intelligence Subsecretariat, the Environmental Police Command (CPAm), and the local military police battalion (25th BPM, Cabo Frio). Officers used jet skis to approach and arrest him while he was on the boat. This strategic operation illustrates the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to combat drug trafficking networks in Brazil, especially in regions heavily affected by organized crime. Gomes de Souza's arrest is significant as it targets organized crime leadership, aiming to disrupt drug distribution networks in the area. The authorities have emphasized their commitment to enhancing public safety amid rising crime rates, continuing to monitor known criminal figures even in unexpected settings like tourist areas. His detention could affect drug trafficking operations in the communities he influenced, potentially leading to a power vacuum in the local criminal landscape.