# Brazilian police operations against criminal surveillance > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-police-operations-against-criminal-surveillance > Updated: 2026-10-12T12:50:55.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Police in Brazil have conducted operations to dismantle surveillance networks established by organized crime groups to monitor law enforcement and residents. In Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, authorities executed ‘Operação Provedor.Net 2.0’, seizing approximately 15 hidden cameras mounted on utility poles in neighborhoods such as Vasco da Gama, Boa Vista, and São Torquato. One individual was arrested during the operation. Investigators noted that these groups used the equipment to hinder police activities and interfered with local internet services to maintain control over the areas. In Pernambuco, the Military Police conducted ‘Operation Ponto Cego’ in Jaboatão dos Guararapes. This operation resulted in the seizure of 17 monitoring cameras illegally installed on utility poles in the Sucupira, Pacheco, and Canaã neighborhoods. While the equipment, including a high-technology camera valued at roughly R$ 7,000, was confiscated for legal proceedings, no arrests were reported in connection with this specific action. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-12: Pernambuco police seize 17 cameras used by organized crime Pernambuco police seized 17 illegally installed surveillance cameras in Jaboatão dos Guararapes, allegedly used by organized crime to monitor local communities. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pernambuco-police-seize-17-cameras-used-by-organized-crime ### 2026-10-09: Vila Velha police seize surveillance cameras used by criminal groups Police in Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, seized 15 hidden cameras used by criminal groups to monitor police movements and control internet access in local communities. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vila-velha-police-seize-surveillance-cameras-used-by-criminal-groups --- Cite as: Brazilian police operations against criminal surveillance. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-police-operations-against-criminal-surveillance