Operation Rock in Rio: Municipal guards arrest two men after they are caught in the act of armed robbery.

Municipal guards from the Special Operations Group (GOE) arrested two men, both 19 years old, on Saturday night (September 12th) after catching them in the act of armed robbery near the Bosque da Barra BRT station in the Southwest Zone of Rio. The team was working on the GM-Rio special operation for Rock in Rio 2026. The action was carried out in conjunction with the Military Police. Two cell phones, a gold chain, and a wedding ring were stolen from a couple and a man.

According to the teams, three suspects used a .38 caliber revolver to commit the crime and fled into a wooded area. After a search conducted by GOE agents and military police, two were located and arrested. One of them was carrying the revolver.

The pair were taken to the 16th Precinct (Barra da Tijuca), where the incident was recorded. The firearm was also seized and handed over to the police station. The victims went to the police station to file a complaint and identified the suspects. A stolen cell phone was recovered and returned to one of the victims.

The special operation by GM-Rio on the penultimate night of Rock in Rio also resulted in 94 traffic tickets issued and eight other interventions. The operation has been underway since September 1st, focusing on urban and road safety, and will continue until the 18th. More than 4.700 guards will be employed throughout the operation, with over 400 per day in and around the City of Rock. The teams are carrying out preventive patrolling actions to curb crime and assist the public, as well as operating roadblocks, guiding pedestrians to cross safely, and promoting traffic flow.

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September 13th, 2026

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