In a police operation on Tuesday, three men were arrested in Paraíba do Sul and Três Rios for their alleged involvement in a series of gas station robberies. The arrests were made in collaboration with the military police and public prosecutor's office, and the suspects are scheduled for transfer to the Complexo Penitenciário de Gericinó on Wednesday. Additionally, three adolescents were apprehended, with plans for their transfer to a youth detention center in Volta Redonda.

According to the Civil Police, the suspects have been linked to a series of crimes that occurred between February 14 and March 3, totaling nine robberies which include motorcycles and gas stations. The investigations reveal a well-organized group responsible for these criminal activities, contributing to the police's ongoing efforts to address rising crime rates in the region. The suspects' alleged involvement in a homicide is also under investigation, indicating a potentially deeper criminal network.

As the suspects remain in custody at the Paraíba do Sul police station, the case highlights the collaborative approach taken by law enforcement agencies in dealing with organized crime. With the transfer to a larger penitentiary, authorities hope to further investigate the extent of these crimes and the connections within this criminal group, aiming to reduce criminal activities in the area and ensure public safety.