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2 clusters · 10 sources · 14 days · First seen · Last updated

Comando Vermelho organized crime expansion

Overview

The criminal faction Comando Vermelho (CV) has expanded its influence in Brazil, specifically through the consolidation of drug trafficking routes in the Amazon region. By forming ties with local traffickers and engaging in the illegal gold trade, the group has surpassed the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) in this area. To facilitate cocaine exports to Europe, the CV utilizes sophisticated methods including submersibles, armored boats, and “narco-divers” who attach shipments to transatlantic vessels.

Parallel to this territorial expansion, investigations have identified significant logistical support for the group through the diversion of military and public security supplies. A study by the Instituto Sou da Paz found that a substantial portion of ammunition seized from Comando Vermelho members consists of national munitions originally purchased by the Brazilian Army and various state security forces. Experts note that these diversions represent a large, persistent source of weaponry that has not been fully dismantled by law enforcement.

Entities

Comando Vermelho · Global Initiative · Amazon · Brazilian Army · Primeiro Comando da Capital

Timeline

  1. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Brazilian Army ammunition diverted to Comando Vermelho

    A study by Instituto Sou da Paz found that ammunition purchased by the Brazilian Army is being diverted to the Comando Vermelho criminal group, highlighting major gaps in supply chain oversight.

  2. [CRIME] 6 sources
    Comando Vermelho expands control over Amazon drug trafficking routes

    Comando Vermelho has overtaken PCC in the Amazon, expanding cocaine trafficking routes to Europe using advanced tactics like submersibles and specialized 'narco-divers'.

Sources

brasil.estadao.com.br · brasilemfolhas.com.br · cartacapital.com.br · contilnetnoticias.com.br · folhadoprogresso.com.br · juruaemtempo.com.br · oestadoonline.com.br · osul.com.br · paivense.pt · viagemegastronomia.com.br