Six suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 22-year-old man named Alessandro Levy Bezerra de Souza, who was shot dead in a public area of Santo Antônio de Jesus, Bahia, in November 2025. The arrests were made by the Civil Police during an operation conducted in the Recôncavo region and the interior of the state. Among those apprehended was the alleged mastermind of the crime, who was found and arrested in Ribeira do Pombal after intelligence work and surveillance by law enforcement.

The arrest operation revealed that the murder of Bezerra de Souza was not an isolated incident, but rather linked to ongoing disputes between criminal groups operating in the area. The police have indicated that there have been ongoing tensions and violent altercations attributed to these groups, highlighting the need for sustained law enforcement efforts to address gang-related violence in the region.

With the suspects now in custody, they are expected to face legal proceedings in relation to the homicide, with implications for the local community that has been affected by gang violence. The authorities are also focusing on comprehensive investigations to dismantle these criminal organizations and restore safety to the region, emphasizing the importance of community cooperation in tackling crime effectively.