PRF arrests driver for tampering with vehicle registered for theft in Rio de Janeiro
Quick Look
- The PRF found tampering with the identification signs of a vehicle during inspection, noting that the car used the license plate of another of the same model and color, which had been reported stolen in February 2024 in Rio de Janeiro.
- The driver was arrested after claiming to have purchased the vehicle for R$7,000 in Resende.
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Why It Matters
During a routine inspection, the PRF identified tampering with the identification signs of a vehicle, noting that the car used a license plate from another of the same model and color, which had been reported stolen in February 2024 in Rio de Janeiro.
According to the PRF, during the inspection, agents found tampering with the vehicle's identification signs. The inspection showed that the car used the identification of another of the same model and color. The original vehicle was reported stolen on February 17, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro.
Also according to the PRF, the driver said he had bought the car from an acquaintance in Resende for R$7,000.
The man was arrested and taken, along with the vehicle, to the Resende police station. The case was sent for registration and investigation.
Open Questions
- Will the acquaintance who sold the car in Resende be investigated?
- Was the original vehicle recovered and returned to the owner?
- Are there other cloned plates in circulation in the region?
