The Civil Police of Piracicaba, São Paulo arrested two individuals on Thursday, the 26th, suspected of involvement in an attempted robbery event that occurred in December 2025. The arrests occurred during the operation dubbed 'Luxury Watch,' with locations including Taboão da Serra and the Tremembé neighborhood of São Paulo. The police said that this incident is part of a larger investigation into a criminal organization that specializes in stealing luxury watches.

Currently, three individuals have been identified as participants in this criminal group, which is reportedly comprised of primarily two brothers who are seen as the leaders, along with a motorcyclist who was directly involved in the attack on the victim. During the execution of the operation, the police also confiscated computers, credit cards, and mobile phones from the suspects. Investigations continue to locate a third suspect and to ascertain the identity of a fourth individual involved in the crime.

This case highlights the growing concern over organized crime related to luxury items in Brazil, where such thefts have been on the rise. Law enforcement's focused operations aim to dismantle these networks and improve public safety, signaling a proactive approach in tackling the issue of violent crimes linked to acquisitive offenses.