Cariosvaldo Ribeiro Ramos, a 40-year-old suspect identified as a leader of a criminal faction, was arrested in the Phoc III neighborhood of Salvador's Metropolitan Region. This arrest followed investigations by the Sergipe Civil Police, which revealed that Ramos was overseeing drug trafficking activities in the neighborhoods of Santa Maria and Marivan in Aracaju. His apprehension is significant as it disrupts a major drug operation linked to violent crimes in the area.

Ramos faces two arrest warrants for qualified homicide, reportedly serving as the mastermind behind these violent acts that occurred in 2024. His connection to organized crime highlights ongoing challenges with drug-related violence in Brazil, particularly in regions such as Aracaju, where gang activity is prevalent. The arrest was executed by the Bahia Civil Police, specifically through their Specialized Criminal Investigation Department, in coordination with several other police units.

Following the arrest, Ramos was taken to the Deic facility where he will undergo a custody hearing. As he remains under judicial oversight, the case draws attention to the effectiveness of police collaboration between states in tackling organized crime. The outcome of this case could have broader implications for law enforcement strategies in addressing gang-related violence in Brazil's urban communities.