Gabriel dos Santos Rosa, a 27-year-old member of the Comando Vermelho gang, was apprehended early Thursday morning in a condominium in Guarapari. He was wanted for his involvement in attacks in the Grande Terra Vermelha region, as well as for drug trafficking and multiple homicides. The police stated that they had targeted three individuals during the operation, but only Rosa was located and arrested, highlighting his status as the main fugitive due to his dangerous criminal background.

The arrest was executed by the Department of Specialized Homicides and Protection to the Person (DEHPP). According to the lead investigator, Fabrício Dutra, Rosa, also known by the nickname "Biel," had been a fugitive since 2017 when he was previously imprisoned for drug trafficking and criminal association. The report indicates that he frequently visited Rio de Janeiro and continued to receive orders from other gang members across the state line, emphasizing the cross-state nature of organized crime in Brazil.

Rosa's arrest is significant due to the violent reputation of the Comando Vermelho, one of Brazil's most notorious criminal organizations. His capture is a notable achievement for law enforcement as they continue to combat gang-related violence and drug trafficking in the region, which has seen a rise in violent crime related to gang conflicts. The implications of this arrest may lead to further investigations and efforts aimed at dismantling criminal networks operating in both Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro.