Appointed as successor of Marcola and new maximum leader of the criminal faction First Command of the Capital, Tuta was captured on Friday (16) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
(PF) reported on Saturday (17) that it already has prepared aircraft to seek the trafficker Tuta, named Marcola and new maximum leader of the criminal faction First Command of the Capital (). Marcos Roberto de Almeida was captured on Friday (16), in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, carrying false documents. The arrest was supported by Lucha’s Special Fuerza against El Crial, Bolivia. Tuta was one of the most sought after criminals.
“Our teams are ready to leave Brasilia as soon as they have the confirmation, if it is the case of expulsion, make the transfer,” said Federal Police Director-General Andrei Rodrigues, during a press conference.
According to Bolivian authorities, the arrested man identified himself as Maycon Gonçalves da Silva, born March 25, 1971, when he sought to renew the Foreign Identity Card (CIS) in a city shopping center – a document required by non -Bolivians residing in the country.
During the check in the international system of foreigners, an alert was issued revealing that it was an individual sought by Interpol. The PF was immediately informed. Marcos Roberto de Almeida remains in custody of the Government of Bolivia, investigated for the use of false documents and ideological falsehood. The Federal Police chose not to officially confirm the full name of the detainee.
The PF Director-General also pointed out that Brazil awaits Bolivia’s definition of procedures for the transfer of the faction leader. “We will wait for the Bolivian authorities to decide the legal possibilities from their regulation. We will await the decision of the country, which is sovereign,” said Rodrigues.
There are two possible ways for the return of Tuta to Brazil: expulsion by irregular condition in Bolivian territory or the process of formal extradition, requested by the Brazilian government – an option that may require more time. “An audience is planned for tomorrow with judicial authorities from Bolivia, just as the custody hearings happen here, and our expectation is that we even have a return of this process: expulsion or extradition,” added the director.
As for the logistics of the eventual expulsion, the procedure may be executed by both Bolivian police – leading the prisoner to Brazil or to the border – as well as by the Brazilian PF, who can perform the search directly. “This hearing is in Bolivian court and, once the decision is by expulsion, the decision goes to the next step that is the definition of the logistics question, always respecting the rules of the country where the prisoner is.”
Rodrigues also stated that if the expulsion is confirmed, the measure will have immediate effect and may be met in a few hours or days. As soon as it is delivered to the Brazilian authorities, the trafficker will be transferred to a maximum Federal Security Penitentiary, said the director of PF.
Learn more about the criminal
In Brazil, Marcos Roberto de Almeida has two arrest orders issued as a result of investigations from the São Paulo Public Prosecution Service. He was one of the main targets of Operation Sharks, launched in 2020.
At the time, the Paulista MP confirmed that Tuta took command of the CCP after Marcola was transferred to a federal prison in February 2019. The criminal was already convicted in the first instance to 12 years and six months imprisonment for involvement with criminal organization. He also responds to another case for criminal organization crimes and money laundering.
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Posted by Carol Santos
