Joint operation between the Special Action Group to Combat Organized Crime (Gaeco) and the Federal Police has the participation of more than 200 police officers
On the morning of Monday (24), a joint operation between the and It was triggered to dismantle a criminal organization specializing in cargo and truck theft, breakdown and money laundering. The action, which takes place throughout the state of São Paulo, has the participation of more than 200 police officers. The investigation began in 2023, after a robbery in Cajamar, in the metropolitan region of São Paulo, and revealed a complex scheme of reception and dismantling trucks, as well as cargo theft, all linked to violent crimes.
The operation involves 110 federal police and 100 police officers from the São Paulo Military Highway Police, who are serving 17 temporary arrest warrants and 24 search and seizure warrants. The warrants were issued by the first criminal court Court of the District of Cajamar, where the investigation began. In addition to São Paulo, the operation has developments in the states of Paraná, Rondônia and Rio Grande do Sul. The police also determined the kidnapping of estimated goods and values of 70 million reais, which would have been acquired through the organization’s illicit activities.
The investigation revealed that the criminal organization used stolen pieces to launder money, allowing its members to carry a luxurious lifestyle. Among the goods purchased are brand cars, speedboats, jet skis, high -end properties and the presence in exclusive events. The operation, which began in the early hours of the day, is still underway, and authorities promise to closely follow the developments.
*With information from Beatriz Manfredini
*Report produced with the aid of AI
