A 71-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, under suspicion of being involved in a robbery-homicide that took place in Minas Gerais. The local police acted on a preventive arrest warrant issued by the Mesquita judiciary in Minas Gerais, dating back to July 19, 2018. This warrant had been outstanding for about five years, indicating the length of time the suspect had evaded capture.

According to the Civil Police, after thorough searches, agents located the suspect in the Campo Belo neighborhood of Angra dos Reis. It's reported that he had been in hiding for nearly a decade after fleeing Minas Gerais. The extended period of evasion highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in tracking down fugitives, especially in cases involving serious crimes such as robbery-homicide.

Once apprehended, the suspect was taken to the Angra dos Reis police station, where he will remain while investigations continue. The case underscores the ongoing efforts by police to enforce the law and apprehend individuals who evade justice, ensuring that such crimes are pursued no matter the time elapsed since their occurrence. The implications of this arrest serve as a reminder of the persistent nature of law enforcement in Brazil and its commitment to the judicial process.