In a significant police operation, military police officer Diego D’arribada Rebello de Lima was arrested alongside the notorious gambler Adilson Oliveira Coutinho Filho, popularly known as Adilsinho, who is recognized as one of the most wanted criminals in Rio de Janeiro. The arrests took place at Adilsinho's mansion in Cabo Frio, located in the Lagos Region. Reportedly, Lima was working as Adilsinho's security detail at the time of his capture, highlighting the complex ties between law enforcement and illicit gambling activities.

According to Fábio Galvão, the regional superintendent of the Federal Police, the arrest of Adilsinho was particularly challenging, marking the third attempt to apprehend him due to significant protection and influence from local law enforcement, which he allegedly had cultivated. Described by the police as "the most bloodthirsty of the bicheiros," Adilsinho represents the deeply entrenched criminal networks involved in illegal gambling (jogo do bicho) in Brazil. The operation underscores the persistent battle law enforcement agencies face against these organized crime groups.

The situation raises critical questions regarding the integrity of law enforcement personnel and their potential complicity with organized crime. The involvement of an on-duty police officer in protecting a criminal figure like Adilsinho brings to light the difficulties of combating crime in environments where corruption may flourish, necessitating comprehensive reforms and enhanced oversight within the police force to prevent such misconduct in the future.