Operation Ruptura arrests five suspects and seizes 21 kg of drugs in Volta Redonda
Action seeks to dismantle two groups that are vying for control of drug trafficking in the city with recent clashes.
Quick Look
- Five suspects were arrested in a Civil Police operation in Volta Redonda.
- The action aims to dismantle two rival criminal groups that are vying for control of drug trafficking in the city, especially in the Vila Brasília region.
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Why It Matters
Two criminal groups dispute control of drug trafficking in Volta Redonda with recent clashes, mainly in the Vila Brasília region.
According to the Civil Police, three prisoners, aged 50 and 27, are linked to a criminal faction, which operates in Morro da Conquista, in the Santo Agostinho neighborhood. The 50-year-old man was also charged with drug trafficking.
Two other suspects, aged 29 and 36, identified as members of another criminal group, were arrested in the act for association with drug trafficking.
Also according to the Civil Police, the operation seeks to dismantle the two criminal groups, who are vying for control of drug trafficking in the city with recent clashes, mainly in the Vila Brasília region.
The Court issued 16 temporary arrest warrants and 16 search and seizure warrants. Three arrest warrants were served on Thursday. Investigations continue to locate the remaining targets.
All prisoners were taken to the Volta Redonda police station, where they are at the disposal of the courts. Their identities were not disclosed.
What to Watch
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Location of other targets of the operation
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Open Questions
- What are the identities of the arrested suspects?
- How many warrants remain to be served?
