In Maranguape, a city in the Metropolitan Region of Fortaleza, six men were arrested on charges of being part of a criminal organization after allegations of torture emerged. The arrests took place following reports that a 41-year-old man had been tortured due to a dispute with the suspects. The incident prompted both the Civil and Military Police to initiate immediate investigations that led to the suspects' apprehension.

The arrests were facilitated by a response to the victim's allegations, which revealed a troubling connection to a criminal group with origins in Rio de Janeiro. The police indicated that the lead suspect, a 30-year-old, has a lengthy criminal record including offenses such as drug trafficking, theft, and illegal possession of firearms. His prior convictions underline a concerning trend of violent crime linked to established criminal factions operating in the region.

The remaining five suspects, aged between 23 and 33, were also captured in connection with the same case. These developments in Maranguape reflect a larger problem of organized crime in Brazil, as law enforcement increasingly grapples with criminal factions that perpetuate violence and disrupt community safety. Such operations likely aim to dismantle these networks and restore some level of order in areas heavily affected by gang-related activities.