'Crime Court': factions are targets of operation for kidnapping, torture and threats in MT

The searches take place in the municipalities of Itaúba (MT), Peixoto de Azevedo (MT) and Terra Nova do Norte (MT), with the participation of 20 civil police officers and six vehicles.

The investigations are conducted by the Porto Alegre do Norte Police Station and indicate that the suspects participated in violent sessions organized by the faction to punish people considered disobedient to the leadership's orders. Punishments were applied both to members of rival groups and to members of the criminal organization itself who failed to comply with orders. Punishments took place in clandestine trials known as the 'Crime Court'.

During almost four months of work, investigators managed to identify members of the group who operated in Terra Nova do Norte, as well as victims and locations that would have been used to carry out the attacks.

One of the cases identified drew attention due to its violence. According to the investigation, one victim was subjected to around 50 blows with a hose, used as a form of punishment during a torture session promoted by members of the faction. In addition to the attacks, the suspects also allegedly threatened the victim's family.