Man Arrested With Illegal Firearm in Três Rios, Rio de JaneiroA 45-year-old man was taken into custody on Tuesday in the Cantagalo neighborhood of Três Rios, Rio de Janeiro, after police found him in possession of an illegal firearm.
According to reports, officers discovered a pistol with a suppressed serial number and without a magazine during the arrest. The man has been charged with illegal possession of a restricted-use weapon.
The incident highlights ongoing concerns about illegal firearms circulation in the region. Authorities continue to enforce strict measures against unauthorized weapon possession as part of broader public safety efforts.