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Bahia police launch Operation Exarmatio against illegal arms ring
The Civil Police launched Operation Exarmatio to dismantle a criminal organization involved in the illegal firearms market in Bahia. The operation targeted structured groups operating across state lines with clearly defined roles among members.
Coordinated by the Department of Repression and Combat of Corruption, Organized Crime, and Money Laundering (Draco), the offensive included 16 search and seizure warrants in Feira de Santana, Santo Estêvão, and Aracaju (SE). Approximately 80 police officers were deployed across 20 teams to execute the measures.
In addition to the searches, authorities secured a judicial freeze of R$ 38 million in assets and funds linked to the suspects. The operation involved support from the Specialized Department of Criminal Investigations (Deic) and the Civil Police of Sergipe.
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Aracaju · Araras · Bahia · Brasil · Brazil · Campo Grande · Comando Vermelho · Draco · Eduardo Lopes dos Santos · Feira de Santana · Guarda Civil Municipal · Maceió
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Civil Police launched Operation Pele de Cordeiro to investigate a robbery in Cuiabá where a family was held hostage.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Operation Pele de Cordeiro includes 12 judicial orders, including five search and seizure warrants and two preventive arrest warrants.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Operation Exarmatio involves the execution of 16 search and seizure warrants in Feira de Santana, Santo Estêvão, and Aracaju. infonet.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The robbery in Cuiabá resulted in losses exceeding R$ 95,000, including cash, gold, and electronics.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A judicial freeze of R$ 38 million in assets has been ordered against suspects in the arms trafficking investigation. infonet.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Bahia Civil Police launched Operation Exarmatio to dismantle a criminal organization involved in illegal arms trafficking between Bahia and Sergipe. infonet.com.br