A young man, aged 22, who had been evading the law and had accumulated more than 10 criminal records, was arrested in Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro on Thursday, September 19. His capture was facilitated by the "Operation Folia" conducted by the Civil Police, which aimed at tracking down fugitives. Intelligence work led authorities to monitor possible hideouts for fugitives, revealing that he had been hiding out in the Complexo da Penha.

The Civil Police further investigated and discovered that the suspect had returned to Angra dos Reis. This development was significant, as the police had obtained evidence that he was involved in a homicide that occurred in 2024, a crime linked to ongoing gang wars in the area. The implications of his involvement highlight the broader issues of gang violence that are prevalent in many Brazilian communities.

Additionally, the authorities have gathered photographic evidence and other information indicating the young man's connections to a criminal faction operating in the Frade neighborhood. His arrest not only marks a significant confiscation of a criminal figure from the streets but also sheds light on the continuing struggles law enforcement faces in managing organized crime and gang-related violence in Brazil.