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Crime & Justice

PGR accuses Bacellar, TH Joias, a judge, and two others of obstructing an investigation in RJ

The Brazilian PGR has filed charges against five individuals for allegedly obstructing an investigation linked to the Comando Vermelho criminal faction.

Mar 16 β€’ 22:59 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Drug Trafficking Chief of PetrΓ³polis Arrested in Luxury Beach Resort on Costa Verde

A man identified as the chief of drug trafficking in PetrΓ³polis was arrested in a luxury beach resort on the Costa Verde in Rio de Janeiro.

Mar 15 β€’ 12:17 UTC
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National & Local

Woman drowns at Rio Vermelho beach in Salvador

A woman drowned at Rio Vermelho beach in Salvador, Brazil, on Saturday afternoon, despite receiving first aid.

Mar 14 β€’ 20:24 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Justice revokes prison of former secretary of Paes suspected of links with the Comando Vermelho

A judge in Rio de Janeiro has ordered the release of councilman Salvino Oliveira, who was arrested on suspicion of ties to the Comando Vermelho criminal organization.

Mar 13 β€’ 18:01 UTC
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National & Local

Paes again criticizes the arrest of former secretary, sees political use of the police and says he received admission of error

Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes criticizes the arrest of former municipal secretary Salvino Oliveira, alleging political motivations behind the police action.

Mar 13 β€’ 17:21 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Justice upholds the imprisonment of councilman Salvino Oliveira, investigated for suspected ties to Comando Vermelho

Rio's justice system has upheld the detention of councilman Salvino Oliveira, who is under investigation for potential connections to the criminal group Comando Vermelho.

Mar 12 β€’ 22:11 UTC
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Crime & Justice

PMs provided security for traffickers of the Comando Vermelho and escorted them to the hospital, says Federal Police

Military police in Rio de Janeiro were involved in a scheme supporting criminal factions, providing protection and escorting traffickers in daily situations, according to a federal investigation.

Mar 12 β€’ 12:39 UTC
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National & Local

In Rio, third day of operations against police suspected of involvement with organized crime sees 13 arrests

In Rio de Janeiro, a crackdown in which police officers are suspected of colluding with organized crime has resulted in the arrest of 13 individuals, including six police officers.

Mar 12 β€’ 00:36 UTC
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National & Local

'Linea Rubra': operation against the Comando Vermelho blocks R$ 33.6 million and arrests 5 in the interior of SP; see what is known

The 'Linea Rubra' operation by SΓ£o Paulo's Public Ministry targets Comando Vermelho's financial and logistical operations, leading to the arrest of five people and the blockage of R$ 33.6 million.

Mar 11 β€’ 18:13 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Operation targets Comando Vermelho nucleus in the region of Rio Claro, interior of SP, where there is a dispute with PCC

A major anti-crime operation in Rio Claro, Brazil, targets members of the Comando Vermelho gang amid ongoing conflicts with the PCC.

Mar 11 β€’ 15:57 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police officers arrested in operation against Comando Vermelho forged drug seizure after agreement with faction leader, says investigation

An investigation revealed that arrested police officers in Rio de Janeiro forged a drug seizure following an agreement with the Comando Vermelho's leadership.

Mar 11 β€’ 14:32 UTC
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National & Local

Former secretary of Eduardo Paes, councilor arrested in RJ under suspicion of connection with Comando Vermelho

Rio de Janeiro councilor Salvino Oliveira was arrested for alleged money laundering linked to the Comando Vermelho criminal organization.

Mar 11 β€’ 14:13 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Civil Police Operation Targets Organized Crime and Money Laundering in the Interior of SP

The Civil Police of Rio Claro, SP, launched an operation targeting organized crime and money laundering, focusing on dismantling the Comando Vermelho crime organization.

Mar 11 β€’ 11:58 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Councilor Salvino Oliveira is arrested in operation against money laundering from drug trafficking; mother of Oruam is wanted

Rio de Janeiro councilor Salvino Oliveira has been arrested as part of a police operation aimed at dismantling a money laundering scheme linked to the Comando Vermelho drug faction.

Mar 11 β€’ 10:17 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Federal Police arrest a delegate and 2 civil policemen suspected of favoring drug traffickers from the Comando Vermelho in Rio

The Federal Police of Brazil arrested a police delegate and two civil officers suspected of aiding drug traffickers from the Comando Vermelho gang in Rio de Janeiro.

Mar 11 β€’ 00:38 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Federal Police arrests delegate and civil police suspected of extorting Comando Vermelho in Rio

The Federal Police of Brazil arrested a delegate and two civil police officers in Rio de Janeiro on allegations of involvement with organized crime and extortion of the Comando Vermelho gang.

Mar 10 β€’ 10:23 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police targets ChapadΓ£o traffickers suspected of invading rival communities and acting with extreme violence against residents

Police have arrested two traffickers in ChapadΓ£o suspected of orchestrating violent invasions of rival communities in Rio de Janeiro.

Mar 10 β€’ 10:09 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Federal Police operate in Rio to arrest civil police suspected of extorting drug traffickers

The Federal Police of Brazil launched an operation to arrest civil police officers in Rio de Janeiro for allegedly extorting drug traffickers.

Mar 10 β€’ 10:07 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Operation targets bank frauds by the Comando Vermelho that moved R$ 136 million

The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro has launched an operation targeting bank fraud and money laundering linked to the Comando Vermelho, involving at least R$ 136 million.

Mar 9 β€’ 15:25 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Operation targets bank frauds of Comando Vermelho that moved R$ 136 million

The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro launched an operation against a bank fraud scheme linked to Comando Vermelho involving R$ 136 million.

Mar 9 β€’ 09:37 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Operation arrests four suspects of drug trafficking in Macuco; one would have ties to the Comando Vermelho

A police operation in Macuco, Brazil, led to the arrest of four individuals suspected of drug trafficking, including a notorious figure linked to the Comando Vermelho crime faction.

Mar 6 β€’ 21:17 UTC
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National & Local

The link between politics and organized crime in Rio

The article discusses the alleged connection between the Rio de Janeiro governor ClΓ‘udio Castro and organized crime, particularly through his association with Rodrigo Bacellar, a former legislative president linked to the Comando Vermelho.

Mar 2 β€’ 17:39 UTC
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Crime & Justice

PF indicts Rodrigo Bacellar and 4 others for leaking data to Comando Vermelho

The Federal Police of Brazil has indicted Rodrigo Bacellar, the interim president of the Legislative Assembly of Rio de Janeiro, along with four other individuals for leaking confidential information to the criminal faction Comando Vermelho.

Feb 28 β€’ 00:47 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Video records the action of a gang from Comando Vermelho in a robbery of an elderly person's apartment in Ipanema

Security camera footage documented the actions of a gang linked to fugitive drug dealer Eduardo Lima Franco, known as Dudu, during a robbery at an elderly person's apartment in Ipanema.

Feb 25 β€’ 18:22 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Fugitive CV Chief Selected Targets and Planned Robberies: 'Do You Want a Job Better than This? Dollar, Euro, Diamond Ring'

Eduardo Lima Franco, a fugitive leader of the Comando Vermelho criminal gang, is implicated in orchestrating luxury home robberies in Brazil.

Feb 25 β€’ 15:56 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Civil Police arrest 5 in operation against Comando Vermelho group that blew up ATMs and robbed luxury homes

The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro captured five individuals linked to a faction of Comando Vermelho involved in ATM explosions and luxury home robberies.

Feb 25 β€’ 10:17 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man dies and six are arrested in police action to suppress faction confrontations in Costa Barros

A police operation in Costa Barros resulted in one death and six arrests during a confrontation between drug factions in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 15 β€’ 23:57 UTC
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Crime & Justice

VIDEO: plainclothes police arrest 'right-hand man' of faction from MT while having coffee in bakery in RJ

A man identified as the 'right-hand man' of the Comando Vermelho faction from Mato Grosso was arrested by plainclothes police while having coffee in Rio de Janeiro.

Feb 11 β€’ 18:47 UTC
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Crime & Justice

RJ Police arrest leader of the Comando Vermelho from Tocantins hiding in Vidigal

Police in Rio de Janeiro arrested a suspect believed to be leading the Comando Vermelho gang from Tocantins, who was found hiding in the Vidigal community.

Feb 10 β€’ 11:47 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Order from gang to charge fee on water sales in Sobral originated from RJ

A criminal order to extort water distributors in Sobral, CearΓ‘, originated from a member of the Comando Vermelho in Rio de Janeiro, leading to multiple arrests.

Feb 9 β€’ 21:52 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Civil Police arrest head of Comando Vermelho in SΓ£o GonΓ§alo

The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro arrested HilΓ‘rio Gabriel dos Santos Rangel, known as Biel do FeijΓ£o, a key figure in the Comando Vermelho criminal organization.

Feb 7 β€’ 12:41 UTC
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Crime & Justice

PM Captain Arrested on Suspicion of Dealing with Drug Traffickers

Rio de Janeiro military justice has issued a preventive arrest for PM Captain Alessander Ribeiro Estrella Rosa, who is investigated for allegedly negotiating with Comando Vermelho traffickers.

Feb 6 β€’ 21:41 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Containment Operation: police and MPRJ attempt to arrest 40 from Comando Vermelho in Duque de Caxias

The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro and the Public Ministry of Rio de Janeiro have launched a new phase of the Containment Operation targeting the Comando Vermelho gang in Duque de Caxias, resulting in the arrest of 5 individuals so far.

Feb 4 β€’ 10:39 UTC

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