Civil Police of Mato Grosso

Criminal activity and police operations in Brazil

31 clusters · 423 sources · last updated about 21 hours ago

Latest: Marcelo Queiroz targeted in second phase of Operation Castratio

Law enforcement operations in Brazil continue to target organized crime, narcotics trafficking, and fraud. Recent actions include the dismantling of a drug trafficking and money laundering network in Araçatuba, São Paulo

Organized crime crackdowns in São Paulo and Brazil

15 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Brazil authorities target criminal faction assets and leaders

Authorities in São Paulo and across Brazil have intensified efforts to dismantle organized crime networks through targeted operations. In late August, ‘Operação Bomba Oculta’ targeted clandestine gas stations used by the

Violent crime incidents in Brazil

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: São José dos Quatro Marcos police confrontation leaves suspect dead

Recent reports indicate various violent incidents across different Brazilian states. In Maranhão, a confrontation between the Military Police and suspects involved in a cigarette shipment theft resulted in one death and

Law enforcement operations against utility theft in Mato Grâ

5 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Mining company in Cuiabá caught stealing electricity

Authorities in Mato Grosso have conducted multiple law enforcement operations targeting the theft of electrical resources and related criminal activities. In September 2026, the ‘Operação Energia Limpa’ task force target

Discovery of clandestine graves in Brazil

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Body found in shallow grave in Teresina, Brazil

Police in different Brazilian regions have discovered bodies buried in shallow or clandestine graves following investigations into missing persons. In São José do Xingu, Mato Grosso, authorities located remains in a for

Arrest and transfer of Angélica Saraiva de Sá

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Criminal leader Angeliquinha returned to prison in Mato Grosso

Angélica Saraiva de Sá, a leader of the Comando Vermelho criminal faction in northern Mato Grosso known as ‘Angeliquinha’, was arrested in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, following a coordinated operation between Boliv

Criminal justice and law enforcement activity in Brazil

6 clusters · 155 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Brazil prosecutors address organized crime expansion

Brazil continues to experience diverse criminal investigations and law enforcement operations involving violent crime, organized networks, and corruption. In Mato Grosso, data from the Observatório Caliandra indicates th

Mato Grosso Public Ministry police staffing concerns

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Mato Grosso Public Ministry urges staff replenishment for regional police stations

The Mato Grosso Public Ministry (MPMT) has issued a recommendation through the 1st Prosecution Office of Arenápolis for the immediate replenishment of staff at Civil Police stations in Arenápolis and Nortelândia. Prosec

Maranhão mortality investigation oversight

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Police investigate two separate homicides in Maranhão and Mato Grosso

The Public Ministry of Maranhão (MPMA) has launched an investigation into local authorities regarding delays and discrepancies in mortality investigations within Buriticupu and Bom Jesus das Selvas. In Buriticupu, an an

Mato Grosso Civil Police institutional modernization

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Civil Police of Mato Grosso launches institutional integrity plan

The Mato Grosso Civil Police is undergoing institutional modernization through infrastructure development and new governance protocols. In late September 2026, officials reported that construction of a new five-story he

Vandalism of Our Lady Aparecida image in Mato Grosso

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Nossa Senhora Aparecida image found decapitated in Cuiabá

The arrival of a pilgrim image of Our Lady Aparecida in the Cuiabá region initially involved religious ceremonies and official receptions. Várzea Grande Mayor Flávia Moretti participated in the Alegrai-vos program organi