Tiago Benhur Flores Pereira, known as Benhur, has been arrested by the Civil Police of Rio Grande do Sul along with support from the Santa Catarina police. He was listed as one of the most wanted individuals in Brazil for orchestrating a mass escape plan from the Central Prison of Porto Alegre in 2017. Benhur had been on the run since July 2024 after cutting off his electronic monitoring bracelet during a home detention for humanitarian reasons.

In 2017, Benhur's criminal plans were exposed when he attempted to construct a tunnel to facilitate a mass escape from prison, an initiative that underscored the significant challenges faced by Brazilian authorities in managing organized crime within the penitentiary system. His apprehension is part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement to eliminate influential criminal figures who pose a serious threat to public safety and order.

The execution of his arrest reflects a coordinated effort between various police departments and underscores the importance of inter-agency collaboration in combating organized crime in Brazil. With Benhur now in custody, authorities can expect a thorough investigation into his activities and the wider network of crime he is associated with, which may help in dismantling other operations linked to the organization he leads.