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PCC associates arrested in São Paulo police operations
Police in São Paulo have arrested two key associates of the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) leader André do Rap.
Leandro Teixeira de Andrade, known as 'Portuga', was captured in an apartment in Santos. Andrade, who exerted influence over drug sales in the Morro do Jabaquara and Rádio Clube regions, had an active arrest warrant for drug trafficking with 8 years and 9 months of sentence remaining. During the operation, police seized cocaine, US$ 4,000 in cash, cell phones, and a notebook containing chemical formulas. Authorities noted that substances found, such as zinc chloride and acetic acid, could be used to create materials for pressing cocaine.
Wellington Araújo de Jesus, nicknamed 'Gordo', was also detained in Guarujá. Identified as a trusted member of André do Rap's inner circle, Jesus was using a false identity to evade authorities. He was also wanted for drug trafficking-related offenses.
Entities
André do Rap · Civil Police of Mato Grosso do Sul · Leandro Teixeira de Andrade · Polícia Civil de São Paulo · Porto de Santos · Primeiro Comando da Capital · Wellington Araújo de Jesus
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Wellington Araújo de Jesus used a false identity, 'André Luis Santos dos Santos', during his arrest. br.paipee.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Wellington Araújo de Jesus, 43, managed illicit business for André do Rap. br.paipee.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Leandro Teixeira de Andrade had an active arrest warrant with 8 years and 9 months of sentence remaining. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br · imprensapublica.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Leandro Teixeira de Andrade, known as Portuga, is an associate of André do Rap and the PCC. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br · imprensapublica.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Police seized cocaine, US$ 4,000, cell phones, and a notebook with chemical substance notes during Andrade's arrest. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br · imprensapublica.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] Chemical substances found with Andrade can be used to create materials for pressing cocaine. www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · www.dgabc.com.br · imprensapublica.com.br