PM operation reveals weapons linked to the murder of Antonio Gritzbach, with suspected PCC involvement
An operation by the São Paulo Military Police resulted in the seizure of an AK-47 rifle and a 9 mm pistol, weapons that may be linked to the murder of businessman Antônio Vinícius Lopes Gritzbach. The businessman was shot dead last Friday (8), at Guarulhos International Airport. The weapons were found on land following an anonymous tip and will be subjected to forensic examination to verify whether they were used in the crime.
The Department of Homicide and Personal Protection (DHPP) is leading the investigations, considering that the crime may have been ordered by the PCC criminal faction. Gritzbach, involved in a plea bargain against the group, had been targeted by the PCC since he denounced members of the organization and civil police officers involved in money laundering schemes. On the day of the murder, he was shot 10 times while he was in the arrivals area of Terminal 2 at the airport.
Two masked men, who got out of a black car, fired at least 29 shots of different calibers. The businessman was hit in several parts of his body, including his face, chest and legs. The perpetrators fled and have not yet been identified. Despite offers of protection made by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, Gritzbach preferred to hire military police officers for his security. At the time of the attack, however, none of the security guards were present.
According to statements, one of the escort cars had mechanical problems and the other had to return to leave an occupant at a gas station. This version is being investigated, as the police suspect a possible intentional error on the part of security guards. The investigation seeks to clarify the circumstances and motivations behind the crime, which left three people injured at the airport, people who said they had no connection with the businessman.
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