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Municipal Force begins policing the perimeter between the Méier and Cachambi neighborhoods.
Published on 07/06/2026 - 13:44 | Updated
This is the second area in the North Zone to receive patrolling by the Force - Roberta Napolis/Secretariat of Urban Security The Elite Division of the Municipal Guard – Municipal Force began policing the perimeter of the Méier x Cachambi Station this Sunday (June 7th) to combat robberies and thefts in locations and times where crime statistics indicate a high incidence of these crimes. This is the second area in the North Zone to receive patrols from the teams, who have been operating since April 26th in the region between Rua São Francisco Xavier and Praça Afonso Pena, in Tijuca.
"There are 600 well-trained, well-equipped, and well-prepared agents to fulfill this mission of occupying these areas of the city that account for half of the robberies and thefts. Now, we are moving into Méier and Cachambi with Municipal Force agents trained to occupy these spaces and reduce robberies and thefts," declares Mayor Eduardo Cavaliere.
The Municipal Force teams are already operating in other areas of the city as well: Rio Bus Station X Gentileza Terminal X Leopoldina Station; Jardim de Alah; Avenida Presidente Vargas X Campo de Santana X Central do Brasil X Cinelândia; Campo Grande (train station X pedestrian walkway); Tijuca (São Francisco Xavier X Afonso Pena); and Botafogo, in the perimeters of Rua Lauro Müller X Rua General Severiano X Avenida Venceslau Brás; the area around the Botafogo Metro (including Rua São Clemente, Rua Voluntários da Pátria and cross streets); and the axis of Praia de Botafogo X Rua Marquês de Abrantes, with some streets in the Flamengo neighborhood, in addition to the perimeter in Bangu (pedestrian walkway x Bangu Shopping).
– The officers will act preventively and proactively, as already happens in other parts of the city, always paying attention to the territory. We are talking about a policing model based on data, management, and proximity to those who live, work, and circulate in the region – says the Secretary of Urban Security, Brenno Carnevale.
Operational balance
Since the start of operations on March 15, the Municipal Guard's Elite Division – Municipal Force – has conducted over 4.700 interventions, resulting in 683 arrests and detentions for crimes such as robbery, theft, and receiving stolen goods. During the same period, 118 cell phones and 108 motorcycles were recovered and seized.
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