Two suspects were arrested on Thursday in Brazil, accused of holding a driver hostage and stealing a cargo worth R$ 102,000. According to the Civil Police, both individuals are former employees of the company responsible for distributing the goods. The incident occurred in November of the previous year in the Asa Norte district of Brasília, where the driver was approached by two armed suspects. Videos captured the moment when the suspects entered the vehicle, and they subsequently left the scene with the stolen items.

During the incident, which reportedly lasted around two hours, the driver was held captive while the assailants stole cigarettes and personal belongings. Investigators have stated that the suspects’ prior employment with the distribution company provided them with knowledge about delivery routes, schedules, and operational procedures, which they exploited to execute the crime more effectively.

In addition to the arrest warrants, law enforcement also carried out search and seizure orders as part of their operation to recover the stolen goods and gather further evidence against the suspects. This case highlights the vulnerabilities that companies might face from insider threats, especially from former employees who have inside knowledge of operational strategies.