Three men were arrested for involvement in a millionaire theft of coffee, in one make Minas Gerais. According to the Civil Police, the criminal organization took 120 tons of the product, equivalent to about $ 4 million.
According to the delegate of the case, João Victor Leite, approximately 15 criminals, strongly armedthey invaded a rural property in Várzea da Palma, in the north of the state, on June 22.
At the time, three carts were used to carry the load. They also They surrendered eight employees, cut the local internet and used drones and radios to monitor and coordinate the theft.
The Civil Police It requested the blockade of R $ 1.3 million in bank accounts linked to investigated and legal restrictions related to 40 used vehicles, valued at R $ 8 million. Furthermore, 50 tons of stolen coffee were recovered and two trucks were seized.
Arrests
The arrests were held on July 22 and 24, in the cities of Paracatu and Tupaciguara, in the Triangulo Mineiro. Four search and seizure warrants were also served.
In Paracatu, father and son were arrested. The 60 -year -old investigated provided logistical support to the criminal group. He used the transportation company to appear legality to the displacement of coffee.
According to investigations, the 35 -year -old son was present at the farm at the time of theft. In addition, he was directly involved in conducting one of the seized wagons.
In Tupaciguara, the third prisoner, 41, is suspected of being responsible for transporting part of the cargo and acting directly on the criminal action.
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