# Brazilian police operations against criminal factions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-police-operations-against-criminal-factions > Updated: 2026-09-08T00:18:05.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2. Law enforcement operations in Brazil have targeted criminal factions involved in homicide, drug trafficking, and the monitoring of security personnel. In Paranaíba, the third phase of ‘Operation Suppressio’ was launched by Civil and Military Police to investigate local homicides. The operation involved the execution of 16 judicial orders, including search and seizure warrants and arrest warrants. Authorities detained three adults and one minor, with reports indicating the operation targeted individuals linked to the Comando Vermelho criminal faction. In Jundiaí, police arrested seven high-ranking members of a criminal faction who operated a clandestine monitoring center. This group reportedly used cameras and radios to track the movements of security agents to anticipate law enforcement actions. Investigations revealed the group was involved in drug trafficking and had ordered torture and executions. During the operation, authorities seized narcotics, a firearm, and cash, uncovering a location used to punish or execute those who disobeyed faction orders. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: Jundiaí police arrest criminal faction leaders for monitoring security agents Seven high-ranking criminal faction members were arrested in Jundiaí, Brazil, for operating a monitoring center to track security agents and for involvement in drug trafficking and executions. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jundia-police-arrest-criminal-faction-leaders-for-monitoring-security-agents ### 2026-09-03: Paranaíba police execute 16 judicial orders in Operation Suppressio Police in Paranaíba executed 16 judicial orders during Operation Suppressio, arresting three adults and seizing a minor as part of an investigation into local homicides and criminal faction activity. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paranaba-police-launch-operation-suppressio-to-investigate-homicides --- Cite as: Brazilian police operations against criminal factions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-police-operations-against-criminal-factions