Operação Narciso dismantles illegal anabolic steroid network in Brazil FAST-MOVING

Operação Narciso anabolic steroids clandestine laboratories money laundering drug trafficking

The Polícia Civil do Distrito Federal (PCDF) launched Operação Narciso, a major crackdown on a criminal network involved in the clandestine manufacture and distribution of anabolic steroids, thermogenics, and controlled substances. The operation spanned the Distrito Federal and eight other Brazilian states, including São Paulo, Minas Gerais, and Paraná.

Authorities executed 43 arrest warrants and 64 search and seizure warrants, resulting in the blocking of over R$ 32 million in assets. The investigation revealed that the group operated highly unsanitary, makeshift laboratories in residential areas and warehouses, producing products without any quality control or sterilization. To mask their origins, the criminals used packaging with foreign names and international laboratory references.

The network was highly organized, involving professionals such as nutritionists, veterinarians, biomedical scientists, and digital influencers. To launder the proceeds, the group utilized shell companies, third-party bank accounts, and even betting platforms to move funds across state lines.

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André Luiz de Amorim Junqueira · Araguaína · Araras · Brasil · Brazil · Caconde · Civil Police of Paraná · Comando Vermelho · Distrito Federal · Lemé · Limeira · Operação Narciso

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[● 3 SOURCES] The group included professionals such as nutritionists, biomedical scientists, veterinarians, and digital influencers. ohoje.com · guamarenews.com · imprensapublica.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] The operation involved the execution of 43 arrest warrants and 64 search and seizure warrants. guamarenews.com · imprensapublica.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] The criminal network operated across the Federal District and eight other Brazilian states. ohoje.com · guamarenews.com · imprensapublica.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] Substances were produced in improvised residential laboratories without sanitary or quality controls. ohoje.com · guamarenews.com · imprensapublica.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] Authorities blocked over R$ 32 million in assets related to the criminal organization. ohoje.com · guamarenews.com · imprensapublica.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] The PCDF conducted Operation Narciso to dismantle a clandestine anabolic steroid network. ohoje.com · guamarenews.com · imprensapublica.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] The PCDF conducted Operation Narciso to dismantle a criminal network manufacturing and distributing illegal anabolic steroids and controlled substances. ohoje.com · guamarenews.com · imprensapublica.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] Authorities blocked over R$ 32 million in assets linked to the criminal organization. ohoje.com · guamarenews.com · imprensapublica.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] The group produced anabolic steroids and other substances in improvised residential laboratories without sanitary controls. ohoje.com · guamarenews.com · imprensapublica.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] The criminal network included professionals such as nutritionists, biomedical scientists, veterinarians, personal trainers, and digital influencers. ohoje.com · imprensapublica.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] The investigation spanned the Federal District and eight other Brazilian states. guamarenews.com · imprensapublica.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] The group used shell companies, third-party accounts, and betting platforms to launder money. ohoje.com