Man Arrested in Sumaré with Large Weapons Cache and Thousands of Rounds of Ammunition

Military Police Seize Extensive Arsenal in Sumaré

A 54-year-old man was arrested in Sumaré, São Paulo, during the early hours of Saturday, January 10, 2026, after military police uncovered a substantial cache of weapons and ammunition at his residence. The operation, which took place on Estrada Municipal Ângelo Furian, resulted in the seizure of 23 firearms and approximately 11,700 rounds of various calibers.

Threat Complaint Leads to Discovery

The police action was initiated following a complaint of threats made by the man's nephew. The victim reported being intimidated by his uncle and informed authorities that the suspect possessed a large quantity of weapons at his home. Upon arrival at the address, police were met by the homeowner, who reportedly did not resist.

Details of the Seized Weapons

During the search, officers located a diverse array of weaponry. The confiscated firearms included:

• Eight carbines
• Five pistols
• Three revolvers
• Two shotguns
• Two rifles
• Two garruchas
• One escopeta

Authorities confirmed that while the man presented documentation for eight of the weapons, the remaining firearms were found to be without proper registration or legal authorization. The suspect was identified as a CAC (Caçador, Atirador e Colecionador – Hunter, Shooter, and Collector), but his certificate was reportedly revoked, rendering his possession of the weapons irregular.

Charges Filed and Significance of the Seizure

The case has been registered at the Sumaré Police Station, with charges including illegal possession or carrying of restricted-use firearms, threat, and location and seizure of objects. The man was arrested in flagrante.

This operation marks one of the largest seizures in the history of the 48th BPMI (Batalhão de Policiamento Militar do Interior) and is considered the largest of its kind in the region for the current year.