Vinício da Silva Bento, known by the nickname of driver, lost his life on Thursday (6) during a confrontation with the PM in Morro do Barbante, on the island of Governador, south of the capital
Vinício da Silva Bento, known by the nickname of driver, was killed on Thursday (6) during an action of Morro do Barbante, located on the island of Governador, south of the capital of. He was named as one of the main responsible for cargo theft and luxury vehicles in the region. During the operation, in addition to Vinício, Alisson Lucas dos Santos, known as Gordão, was also killed, while two individuals were arrested. The action resulted in the seizure of three weapons and illicit substances. The group led by Vinício operated on important expressways of Rio de Janeiro, such as the red and yellow lines. The gang was identified as responsible for significant theft in a carrier in the area of Bonsucesso.
Vinício was seen as the successor of Luiz Felipe Medeiros Lage, known as Felipinho of the New Holland, who was killed in a confrontation with the police the year before. The operation that resulted in the death of Vinício involved several units of the Military Police, demonstrating the mobilization of security forces to combat crime in the region. The materials seized during the action were taken to the 37th Police Station, located on Governador Island, where investigations will continue. Police actions aim to dismantle criminal organizations operating in cargo and vehicle theft, a recurring problem in the city. The death of Vinício represents a significant blow to the gang, which was already being monitored by the authorities.
*Report produced with the aid of AI
Published by Matheus Oliveira
