The Rio de Janeiro Civil Police arrested 20 criminals involved with the criminal faction Third Pure Command (TCP). The action is part of a which occurred on the morning of Tuesday (10), in the Israel Complex, in the northern zone of the capital.
During the warrants, a irregular construction of traffickerswhich was demolished by order of the agents. According to information, the tower was used by suspects to attack the policeand would have been installed in a false church to mislead investigators.
They were also seized eight rifles, two pistols, grenades and cocktails molotovin addition to drugs, materials and equipment for Endolation.
Mega -operation
According to the Civil Police, the operation is the result of seven months of investigations by the Narcotics Suppression Police Station (DRE), with the support of the Special Resources Coordination (Core) and other police stations of the capital, Baixada and Interior. The objective is to fulfill dozens of arrest warrants and search and seizure against members of TCP.
In all, 44 traffickers were identified that they did not yet have court orders, allowing the authorities to request new orders based on consistent evidence. The criminal group operates in several communities in the North Zone, including Vicar General, Cidade Alta, Parada de Lucas, Five Bocas and Woodpeckers.
According to the calculation of CNNfour people were injured amid the shooting this morning. In one case, two buses from the Evanil company were shot on Avenida Brasil and a passenger and a driver were injured and sent to the hospital. Two other people They were also shot, but the circumstances have not yet been clarified.
In addition, due to the occurrence of this Tuesday (10), several stretches of Avenida Brasil were banned towards Centro, especially between Cidade Alta and Vicar General, affecting traffic in the region.
Complex under the command of “Peixão”
Investigations reveal a highly organized criminal structure, led by Álvaro Malaquias Santa Rosa, known as “Peixão”pointed as one of the most dangerous traffickers in the state. The group, according to researchers, uses urban war strategies, such as drones use to monitor police movement, collecting touch to residents, barricades, services monopoly and religious intolerance.
In addition, a core specialized in the attempt to overthrow police aircraft, using heavy weaponry and criminals with specific training. There are also records of coordinated actions to obstruct operations, such as bus burning and simulated protests to make police action difficult.
Two irregular buildings used such as armed bases and attack points – with seven guys – will be demolished, according to judicial authorization.
