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Brazilian police dismantle drug rings and seize tons of narcotics
Law enforcement agencies in Brazil have conducted significant operations targeting drug trafficking and organized crime. In Araçatuba, São Paulo, the ‘Sem Saída’ operation dismantled a network involved in drug trafficking and money laundering. The investigation revealed a sophisticated structure in the São José neighborhood, including roles for sellers, lookouts, and money managers, with one investigated point moving over R$ 2 million. The operation included ten temporary arrest warrants and 21 search and seizure warrants.
In Santa Terezinha de Itaipu, Paraná, the Integrated Force to Combat Organized Crime (FICCO/PR) seized approximately 2.9 tons of marijuana. The drugs were found hidden within a legitimate shipment of iron scrap in a truck. Two individuals were arrested in connection with the shipment, and the case has been referred to the Federal Police.
In Araruama, Rio de Janeiro, an 18-year-old man was arrested after being found with a 9mm pistol and various quantities of cocaine, crack, and marijuana.
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Angra dos Reis · Araçatuba · Brasil · Comando Vermelho · Curitiba · Força Integrada de Combate ao Crime Organizado do Paraná · Johannesburg · Maranhão · Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública · OR Tambo International Airport · Paraná · Polícia Civil
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Police also recovered four pistol magazines and a ballistic vest. jornalpequeno.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Military Police recovered 56 stolen weapons from a private security company in Bacabal. jornalpequeno.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The recovered arsenal included 35 .38 caliber revolvers, 19 12-gauge shotguns, and two .380 caliber pistols. jornalpequeno.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] No suspects were arrested during the recovery of the weapons in Bacabal. jornalpequeno.com.br