In a significant crackdown on organized crime, the Federal Police in Brazil blocked R$ 360 million from a suspected drug trafficking and money laundering group in Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul. This enforcement action was part of the second phase of Operation Ajura and took place on Tuesday (October 10). The authorities executed four search and seizure warrants and requested four preventive arrests as part of the operation. These warrants were issued by the 1st Criminal Court of Dourados, and searches were conducted in multiple locations including Ponta Porã in Mato Grosso do Sul and cities in São Paulo, such as Ribeirão Preto and Jardinópolis.

The investigation into this criminal group began following major cocaine seizures in Dourados during 2022 and 2023, underscoring the ongoing issues surrounding drug trafficking in the region. The operation aims to weaken the financial backbone of organized crime syndicates operating in Brazil, highlighting the government's efforts to combat drug-related crime effectively. The involvement of various judicial and police entities indicates a coordinated approach to tackling the pervasive issue of drug trafficking and its associated financial crimes.

This latest phase of Operation Ajura follows the first phase conducted in August 2025, where 12 search and seizure warrants were executed alongside the blockade of assets totaling R$ 263 million, revealing the extensive reach of this criminal network. The continuation of these operations reflects the ongoing commitment of Brazilian authorities to dismantle drug trafficking organizations and prevent such extensive financial crimes from proliferating across the nation, signaling a tough stance against perpetrators involved in such illicit activities.