The 'Linea Rubra' operation, carried out by the Special Action Group Against Organized Crime (Gaeco) in collaboration with the Civil Police and supported by the Treasury Department, was initiated on November 11, 2023. This strategic operation aimed to dismantle the financial and logistical networks of the Comando Vermelho (CV) criminal organization in the Rio Claro area and other cities in the interior of São Paulo. As a result of the operation, authorities arrested five individuals and managed to block R$ 33.6 million from bank accounts associated with the group's operations.

The background to this operation stems from the growing influence of the Comando Vermelho in regions previously dominated by rival groups, particularly the Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC). A notable shift occurred when the Bonde do Magrelo, a faction with former PCC associates, allied with the CV, intensifying territorial disputes and escalating violence, particularly in Rio Claro. This area saw a staggering homicide rate three times higher than the state's average in 2025, which had alarmed local authorities and prompted the need for decisive action against organized crime.

In response to these developments, the operation highlights the ongoing efforts by Brazilian law enforcement to combat organized crime. It underscores the complexities of criminal dynamics in São Paulo, where rival factions vie for control, further complicating the landscape of public safety. The effective collaboration between various law enforcement agencies and the judiciary signals an intensified approach to dismantling organized crime networks in the region, with future implications for crime prevention and community safety.