The Civil Police of the Federal District carried out a significant operation on Thursday, executing 121 court orders against a criminal organization linked to drug trafficking and money laundering. This group reportedly utilized shell companies and approximately 15 irregular online betting platforms to facilitate illicit financial activities. The operation, known as 'Operação Resina Oculta', extended beyond the Federal District to include locations such as Goiânia, Manaus, and São Luís, highlighting the widespread nature of the organization’s operations.

As part of the crackdown, the authorities have frozen bank accounts of 50 legal entities and 12 individuals, with an estimated total of R$ 15 million per company. Furthermore, seven luxury vehicles associated with the suspects were seized, illustrating the high stakes and significant resources involved in the criminal enterprise. The police have already made 10 arrests, including three individuals in Manaus under arrest warrants, and others in São Luís and Goiânia, with one arrest in São Luís resulting in additional charges for illegal possession of a firearm.

This operation underscores the ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies in Brazil to combat organized crime, particularly in relation to drug trafficking and money laundering activities that exploit the growing online gambling market. By targeting illegal betting platforms, the police aim to disrupt the financial underpinnings of these criminal organizations, signaling a commitment to maintaining public safety and legal integrity in the gambling sector.