Agents of the Police Station for Crimes Against Intangible Property, with the support of the Treasury Police Station, seized more than 300 cell phones in a popular market in the Center of Duque de Caxias, in the state of Rio de Janeiro. In the action, 17 people were taken to the police station and 10 filed in the act for receiving, after individualization of conduct.
With the arrival of the Civil Police teams, there was a sudden rush and closing of several pits. Still, the agents were able to contain the movement, identify and conduct suspects of receiving, unlocking and marketing stolen and stolen devices to the Specialized Police Station.
Without invoice
According to police, the apprehended devices had no invoice or proof of lawful origin, showing evidence of receiving. The material collected will undergo analysis, with data crossing with theft and theft records, aiming to identify the true owners for later return.
Operation tracking was created to combat the criminal chain involving the subtraction and reception of cell phones. The actions have already resulted in more than 5,000 recovered cell phones, which are being returned to legitimate owners after experiencing expertise and identification.
