On Wednesday, the Civil Police in Rio Claro, São Paulo, initiated a significant operation named "Linea Rubra" aimed at combating organized crime and money laundering activities. This operation is specifically targeted at curbing the influence and operational capabilities of the Comando Vermelho criminal organization within the interior regions of São Paulo. Authorities have coordinated efforts with the Special Action Group for Combating Organized Crime (Gaeco) of Piracicaba and received support from the São Paulo State Department of Finance.

The operation commenced early in the morning, involving 120 police officers who executed 29 search and seizure warrants along with 19 preventive arrest warrants. The scale of the operation highlights the seriousness with which law enforcement is approaching the organized crime issue in the region, as substantial efforts have been put into disrupting the logistical, financial, and operational frameworks of the criminal organization.

As part of the operation, authorities have also taken action to seize assets linked to criminal activities, including 12 identified properties, a freezing process for additional assets, approximately R$ 33.6 million held in bank accounts, and the seizure of 39 individual vehicles. This comprehensive approach aims to incapacitate the resources of organized crime in the area and sends a clear message about the commitment of law enforcement to maintaining regional safety and security.