Feb 11 • 11:58 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Operation targets group suspected of laundering drug trafficking money in 4 municipalities of MT

Police carried out Operation Mosaico against a criminal organization suspected of drug trafficking and money laundering in four municipalities in Mato Grosso.

Operation Mosaico was executed by the Civil Police in Brazil on the morning of November 11th, targeting a criminal organization involved in drug trafficking and money laundering. The operation took place in Cuiabá and the municipalities of Barra do Garças, Rondonópolis, and Água Boa. During this operation, police officers carried out 17 judicial orders, which included preventive arrest warrants, search and seizure orders, and requests for the breakdown of bank secrecy. The investigation is led by the 1st Police Station of Barra do Garças.

The Civil Police stated that the group under investigation is linked to a structured scheme affiliated with a criminal faction operating within the state. This inquiry is a continuation of earlier investigations that identified a nucleus responsible for manipulating and concealing money acquired from drug trafficking activities. As the investigation unfolds, it is estimated that over R$ 3 million have been moved through this illicit operation, showcasing the scale of the money laundering activities.

The implications of this operation are significant, as it not only seeks to dismantle a local criminal organization tied to drug trafficking but also aims to uncover the broader impacts of money laundering in the region. This could potentially lead to further arrests and a crackdown on similar operations, indicating a proactive approach by law enforcement in tackling organized crime in Mato Grosso State. The operation reflects ongoing efforts to disrupt the financial networks that enable drug trafficking and other organized crime in Brazil.

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