A PCESP (Civil Police of the State of São Paulo) arrested a 35 year old manthis Saturday (13), Wanted by the courts for involvement in extortion crimes against touristsespecially foreigners. The arrest occurred as the suspect was preparing to board a cruise, at the Concais Terminal, in the Port of Santos, on the coast of São Paulo.
In the action, teams from Deatur (Tourist Assistance Police Station) served the arrest warrant issued by the 2nd Cumulative Court of the District of Cajamar, based on the police investigation initiated by the 3rd Deatur.
According to investigations, the man — — worked under the same way of working.
He approached passengers in the arrivals area of Guarulhos International Airport, offering clandestine transportation, focusing on foreign tourists. Upon arriving at the destination, through threats of baggage retention and verbal intimidation, the pay abusive amounts for the race.
According to the police, the suspect used rented vehicles to make identification difficult and allow the recurrent commission of crimes.
During the approach, of the man.
He was taken to the Public Prison of the 5th Police District of Santos, where he remains at the disposal of the Justice Department.
*Under the supervision of Tonny Aranha
