Mato Grosso drug‑trafficking network dismantled in Operation Caput

Operation Caput Mato Grosso drug trafficking prisoner leader Santo Antônio do Leste

The Polícia Civil of Mato Grosso launched Operation Caput, executing 18 judicial orders—including 10 preventive arrests and eight search‑and‑seizure warrants—simultaneously in five municipalities: Santo Antônio do Leste, Barra do Garças, Rondonópolis, Cuiabá and Várzea Grande. The operation targeted a criminal group involved in drug trafficking that was coordinated from inside the Penitenciária Major PM Eldo Sá Corrêa, known as “Mata Grande.” Although incarcerated, the suspect continued to direct the network, which linked the five cities. Police seized narcotics, weapons, cash, documents and electronic devices, and arrested several members, aiming to disrupt the organization and continue the investigation under the Delegacia de Homicídios e Delitos Gerais of Primavera do Leste.

The operation reflects a broader effort by Mato Grosso authorities to combat organized crime and drug‑related violence across the state.

Entities

17th Police Delegation (São Cristóvão) · 25th Battalion of the Military Police of Mato Grosso · Barra do Garças · Colonel Ricardo Mendes · Cristo Rei neighbourhood · Cuiabá · Eldo Sá Corrêa (Mata Grande) · Hyundai Creta · Kamila Gonçalves Vieira · Mato Grosso · Nick Frazão · Nicolly Evangelista do Carmo

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[● 3 SOURCES] The network was led by inmate Eldo Sá Corrêa, known as “Mata Grande”, who coordinated from the Penitenciária Major PM. omatogrosso.com · www.obomdanoticia.com.br · portalmatogrosso.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] Authorities seized firearms, documents, vehicles and other evidence during the operation. omatogrosso.com · www.obomdanoticia.com.br · portalmatogrosso.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] Operation Caput was launched by the Polícia Civil of Mato Grosso on 5 August 2026. omatogrosso.com · www.obomdanoticia.com.br · portalmatogrosso.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] Investigations continue under the Delegacia de Homicídios e Delitos Gerais of Primavera do Leste. omatogrosso.com · www.obomdanoticia.com.br · portalmatogrosso.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] Arrests and searches were carried out in Santo Antônio do Leste, Barra do Garças, Rondonópolis, Cuiabá and Várzea Grande. omatogrosso.com · www.obomdanoticia.com.br · portalmatogrosso.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] The targeted group was a drug‑trafficking network operating in those municipalities. omatogrosso.com · www.obomdanoticia.com.br · portalmatogrosso.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] The operation executed 18 judicial orders, including ten preventive arrests and eight search‑and‑seizure warrants. omatogrosso.com · www.obomdanoticia.com.br · portalmatogrosso.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] The operation disrupted the drug‑trafficking structure in the region. omatogrosso.com · www.obomdanoticia.com.br · portalmatogrosso.com.br