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Suspect in Rio Metro Robberies Arrested After Intelligence Operation

Police say he planned to target revelers boarding trains during Carnival.

Overview

  • Flávio Henrique do Nascimento was detained on February 6 in Marechal Hermes by the Military Police’s intelligence unit with support from the 41º and 9º battalions.
  • Officers seized a replica firearm that investigators say was used in the metro robberies attributed to him.
  • He is accused of assaults inside MetrôRio carriages on December 10 and 16, 2025, including an incident at Largo do Machado captured on CCTV.
  • Police cited two outstanding robbery warrants under Article 157 and said he has prior records for kidnapping, homicide and drug trafficking.
  • The case was registered at the 30th Police Station, and authorities said patrols and intelligence-led security in stations and trains will be reinforced through Carnival.