The Mato Grosso Civil Police conducted a significant operation, dubbed Operation Sinal Cortado, leading to the arrest of two suspects for allegedly using a cellphone store as a cover for a criminal operation. This operation was targeting a faction believed to provide mobile phones to inmates within prisons. The investigation revealed that members of the faction would purchase these phones, which were subsequently smuggled into correctional facilities, often via drones.

Law enforcement executed six search and seizure warrants in Cuiabá, during which they confiscated a firearm, ammunition, cash, and several phones whose provenance could not be verified. The police further outlined the operational structure of this illegal exchange, indicating that there were individuals in charge of mediating sales and others directly handing over the devices to inmates. This showcases a troubling intersection between criminal enterprises and the prison system, highlighting the challenges faced by authorities in maintaining security within correctional institutions.

This operation not only emphasizes the ongoing issues related to organized crime in Brazil but also reflects the lengths to which these criminal organizations go in order to circumvent law enforcement measures. The findings raise concerns about the extent of illegal activities penetrating the prison system, highlighting a need for stronger regulations and interventions to curtail such operations.