A recent operation led by the Public Ministry of Bahia (MP-BA) aimed at dismantling a criminal organization suspected of monopolizing internet service provision in Dias D'Ávila has resulted in the seizure of R$ 173 thousand in cash. Conducted on the morning of Wednesday, the 11th, this crackdown involved the execution of seven search and seizure warrants across the metropolitan area of Salvador, specifically in Dias D'Ávila, Lauro de Freitas, and Camaçari. This operation, dubbed "Operação Território Livre," is designed to delve deeper into the activities of a group alleged to have exerted territorial and economic control over local internet providers through intimidation and illegal charges. The investigations are being spearheaded by the Special Group for Combating Organized Crime and Criminal Investigations (Gaeco), which aims to uncover further details regarding the organization's operations and network. The implications of this operation are significant, as it not only aims to disrupt the unlawful control of essential services in the region but also addresses broader issues regarding organized crime and its impact on local economies and community safety. The findings from this operation could potentially lead to stronger regulatory measures against such organizations, thereby securing more equitable access to internet services for residents of the Bahia state.