Polícia Civil de São Paulo

Criminal activity and police operations in Brazil

33 clusters · 420 sources · last updated about 15 hours ago

Latest: Brazil police launch multiple operations against fraud and smuggling

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

Deolane Bezerra remains in custody amid money laundering

12 clusters · 78 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: OAB-SP annuls professional suspension of Deolane Bezerra

Brazilian influencer and lawyer Deolane Bezerra remains in preventive detention at the Tupi Paulista Female Penitentiary as part of ‘Operação Vérnix’, an investigation into money laundering for the Primeiro Comando da Ca

Investigation into Marcelo Aguiar firearm discharge

3 clusters · 61 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Fred Bruno recovers after being grazed by a bullet in São Paulo nightclub

State Deputy Marcelo Aguiar (PL) was detained in São Paulo following a firearm discharge at the Santo Cupido bar in the Itaim Bibi neighborhood. The incident occurred during a confrontation in which Aguiar reportedly sho

Violent crime and traffic fatalities in Brazil

13 clusters · 164 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Separate fatal incidents reported in Brazil

Violent crimes and fatal accidents continue to be reported across various regions in Brazil. Criminal violence remains a significant concern, including the execution of a man in Altamira and the arrest of a military poli

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

Violence and police investigations in São Paulo

4 clusters · 82 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: São Paulo police investigation into fatal shooting of Gustavo Munis de Santana

Authorities in São Paulo continue to manage investigations into multiple violent incidents. Central to recent developments is the shooting of 20-year-old Gustavo Munis de Santana in the Moema neighborhood. During an inte

Law enforcement and migration activities in Spain and Latin-

8 clusters · 603 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Colombia authorities conduct major operations against organized crime and drug trafficking

Law enforcement operations across Spain and several Latin American nations have focused on diverse criminal activities and migration management. Initial reports highlighted widespread arrests related to violent crimes, d

Domestic violence and violent crime incidents in Brazil

19 clusters · 248 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Brazil legislative efforts address rising femicide rates

The surge in domestic violence and violent crime in Brazil has continued through late 2026, accompanied by new legislative and administrative efforts to support victims. In September 2026, the Secretary of Public Securit

Mato Grosso murder trial postponement

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Brazil police investigate multiple homicides and organized crime cases

A murder trial in Primavera do Leste, Mato Grosso, involving three defendants—including two prison officers—has been postponed following the dissolution of the Jury Council. The case concerns the 2018 homicide of Giovann

Brazilian child product safety enforcement

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Brazil launches nationwide toy safety and anti-counterfeit operations

In anticipation of Children’s Day, Brazilian metrology institutes, including Ipem/SP and Imetro-SC, issued safety warnings to parents. Authorities advised consumers to verify the Inmetro Conformity Assessment Seal on all

Radioactive medical material theft in São Paulo

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: São Paulo police recover stolen radioactive medical material

On October 1, four armed individuals intercepted a vehicle transporting Actinium-225, a radioactive medical isotope, on the Via Dutra highway in Guarulhos, Greater São Paulo. The driver was held hostage until the followi