The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro launched, this Tuesday (25), the “Operation Wall of Favors” to dismantle a criminal structure associated with the TCP (Third Pure Command) faction in Baixada Fluminense. Among the targets investigated is the councilor of São João de MeritiErnane Aleixo (PL), cited in investigations for alleged collaboration with members of the group.
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The action is led by DCOC-LD (Deletion to Combat Criminal Organizations and Money Laundering) and is part of the state strategy called .
According to the corporation, they were issued eight arrest warrants e 36 search and seizure warrantswith five arrest warrants having already been served as of the last update.
The investigations take place at different points in São João de Meriti and Belford Roxo. Investigations indicate that the group operated mainly in the communities of Trio de Ouro, in São João de Meriti, and Guacha and Santa Tereza, in Belford Roxo.
According to the Civil Police, the organization is being investigated for alleged involvement in crimes such as . Audios and messages analyzed by investigators indicate that the parliamentarian had offered logistical support for the installation of barricades on access roads to communities, hindering the entry of security forces and the circulation of public services.
During the operation, a man identified as the brother of a drug trafficker active in the region was also arrested, as well as others under investigation linked to the group’s operational core.
The Civil Police reported that investigations are ongoing and that the seized material will be forwarded to the Public Prosecutor’s Office for analysis and possible legal measures.
