The Federal Police (PF) of Brazil has revealed a significant exchange between a faction of the Comando Vermelho (CV) operating in the interior of São Paulo and criminal groups in Rio de Janeiro. This revelation came during an operation targeting this faction, which has been described as a 'branch' of the broader organization. The PF emphasized that these interactions were critical in expanding organized crime activities in the Campinas region, prompting a coordinated response by law enforcement.

According to André Ribeiro, the chief delegate of the PF in Campinas, the criminal exchanges not only helped in the proliferation of organized crime but also significantly impacted local crime rates, especially concerning drug trafficking and homicide statistics. He noted that the operations involved high concentrations of drug trade, necessitating a strong and united response from the Federal Police and the Military Police to apprehend members of the group. The authorities aimed to disrupt the growing influence of these criminal elements in the region.

The PF also indicated that this criminal organization had a widespread operational footprint across various cities in São Paulo and maintained connections with other states such as Minas Gerais and Paraná. This cross-border crime syndicate's activities underline the complex nature of drug trafficking in Brazil, showcasing the intertwined relationships between different factions and their strategies for maintaining power and expanding their networks.