Rio Police Net Car Theft Ring, Recover 1600 Vehicles

Rio de Janeiro Police Crack Down on Car Theft Ring: A recent operation by the Polícia Civil in Rio de Janeiro has successfully dismantled a criminal organization involved in the theft and extortion of vehicles. The operation, part of the ongoing Operação Torniquete, resulted in the arrest of several suspects and the seizure of numerous items, including computers, cell phones, and firearms. According to police reports, the criminal network operated by charging ransoms for the return of stolen vehicles. 'This criminal organization was extremely efficient,' said one investigator involved in the operation. 'They often recovered the stolen vehicles within just four days of the theft.' The operation underscores the significant issue of vehicle theft in Rio de Janeiro and the determination of law enforcement to combat this type of crime. The successful recovery of over 1600 vehicles in less than a year demonstrates the scale of the operation and its positive impact on the community.