In a significant operation titled 'Pickpockets Family', five individuals were apprehended by the Civil Police in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, on Wednesday, November 11. The operation targeted a criminal group allegedly responsible for thefts in the central region of the city. The term 'Pickpockets Family' refers to family groups who engage in skilled thefts, commonly known as pickpocketing.

The arrests were carried out primarily in the heart of Juiz de Fora and along the BR-040 highway near Barbacena, with assistance from the Federal Highway Police (PRF) and the Military Police. The operation underscores the ongoing efforts of local law enforcement to crack down on organized crime in urban centers, especially as incidents of theft can significantly impact public safety and community security.

Further details surrounding the arrests and the nature of the criminal operations will be disclosed in a press conference scheduled for Thursday, November 12. This operation comes amid reports of a decrease in violent crimes in Juiz de Fora, suggesting focused law enforcement efforts may be yielding positive results in the area, although property crimes like theft remain a persistent concern for the city.