Operation Tracking: Civil Police arrest main recipient of stolen cell phones in Cabo Frio

Civil Police arrest main receiver of stolen cell phones in Cabo Frio The Civil Police arrested red-handed this Wednesday (15) a man identified as the main receiver of stolen cell phones in Cabo Frio, in the Lakes Region of Rio, during Operation Tracking launched by the team from the 126th DP. In total, 17 cell phones, a high-performance CPU used to unlock devices and R$2,600 in cash were seized. The investigation began after the theft of an iPhone 17 Pro. By tracking the device, the police located the cell phone in a property in the Alecrim neighborhood. ? Follow the g1 Região dos Lagos channel on WhatsApp. At the scene, agents found a structure used to unlock cell phones, including a high-performance CPU. Ten devices were also seized, some of them wrapped in aluminum foil, a material that, according to the Civil Police, was used to make it difficult to track the devices by signal. During the investigations, investigators identified the person responsible for the unlocking and, with support from the intelligence sector, located a store in the center of Cabo Frio linked to the suspect. At the establishment, the police found another seven cell phones in an illegal situation and carried out the arrest in the act. According to the Civil Police, Operation Rastreio aims to combat robberies and theft of cell phones, focusing on the work of receivers who receive, sell or unlock devices of criminal origin. Investigations continue to identify the perpetrators of the thefts who, according to the corporation, operate mainly during events held in the municipality. The case was registered at the 126th Police Station of Cabo Frio. Civil Police arrest and seize cell phones in Cabo Frio Disclosure READ ALSO: Suspects in a series of robberies are arrested inside a bus in Maricá Argentine couple are injured after being hit by a wave while taking photos on the coast of Búzios Maricá expands offshore transport and consolidates itself as a new pre-salt logistics hub