The Federal Police (PF) of Brazil began the third phase of Operation Anomaly on Wednesday, focusing on the ties between criminal organizations and public agents in Rio de Janeiro. This operation specifically targets police officers suspected of being involved with drug trafficking and militias. As of the latest updates, six officers have been arrested as part of this initiative, which follows a series of prior operations mandated by the Supreme Federal Court (STF).

Under STF's directive, agents are executing a total of seven arrest warrants and conducting searches across various locations including Taquara, Freguesia, Campo Grande, Santa Cruz in Rio de Janeiro, as well as Nova Iguaçu and Nilópolis. This operation is significant in the context of ongoing struggles against corrupt practices within law enforcement, as the STF has also ordered the immediate suspension of all investigated officers from their public duties. This crackdown is supported by the Internal Affairs Division of the Military Police (PM) to ensure transparency and compliance with judicial orders.

This operation marks the third consecutive day of actions by the PF under the authority of the STF against state agents. On Monday, three individuals were arrested as part of this inquiry, illustrating the depth of organized crime's infiltration into law enforcement in Rio de Janeiro. The implications of these arrests could be profound, potentially leading to a reevaluation of law enforcement protocols and enhanced scrutiny over the role of police in combating organized crime and ensuring public safety.