Suspect of acting as 'discipline' for a criminal group is arrested in Teresina; weapons and drugs are seized

According to the police, he would be responsible for enforcing the group's rules and demarcating areas of criminal activity through graffiti.

Known as "Da Bala", the suspect was the target of a joint action by the Civil Police and the Military Police. While carrying out the measures, the police seized a 20-gauge shotgun, a .38-caliber revolver, ammunition, drugs and ballistic vests.

According to investigations, the man would perform the function of "discipline" within the criminal group.

According to the police, members who occupy this position are responsible for monitoring compliance with the rules imposed by the organization and for passing on guidance to other members.

He would also be in charge of painting graffiti on walls and properties to demarcate areas of criminal activity in the region.

According to the police, this type of marking is usually used to indicate the presence of criminal groups in certain territories and to intimidate residents or rivals.

The suspect and the seized material were sent to the appropriate legal procedures.

The operation was carried out in an integrated manner by the Special Interior Police Battalion (Bepi), the Military Police Intelligence and the Department for the Repression of Organized Criminal Actions (Draco).