Police Shut Illegal ‘Linha Chilena’ Factory in Rio’s Jacarepaguá

Overview

• Civil Police units, which raided the rented house on Thursday after a month of tip‑driven surveillance, found the plant running and seized machines, reels and treated line sent to Cidade da Polícia.
• People at the site were detained for questioning, and Extra and Agência Brasil report two men were arrested in the act, while G1 says only statements were taken.
• Police say the site ranked among the largest in Jacarepaguá, supplied other states, and turned out about 50 reels a day sold near R$300 each for up to R$15,000 in daily revenue.
• Agents documented a full process that uses ground quartz to make the kite line far more abrasive, and they said workers handled the materials with no protective gear.
• Authorities link the material to severe injuries, including an April death of a motorcyclist, and complaint data show reports rose from 561 in 2024 to 1,203 in 2025 with 251 more logged through May 5, as officials urge anonymous tips to Disque‑Denúncia.