On June 5, ICE (United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement) arrested Brazilian Felipe Linares de Oliveira Dell Aquilla, known as Don, in the State of North Carolina. He is appointed by North American authorities as a former commander of the First Command of the Capital and the Red Command.
The arrest was made on Monday (June 15, 2026) by the DHS (United States Department of Homeland Security). The US named the CCP and CV as foreign terrorist organizations on May 28.
According to the agency, Dell Aquilla is the target of an international warrant issued by Brazil for criminal association and extortion. The note does not detail when he joined the factions nor does it present information about the roles assigned to the Brazilian in the organizations.
HSI (Homeland Security Investigations) agents attempted to approach the car driven by Dell Aquilla. According to the US Department of Homeland Security, he accelerated, leading to a chase that ended after the Brazilian collided with stopped vehicles.
The Brazilian even tried to escape on foot, but was caught and arrested. The police found in the car:
- a 9 mm caliber pistol;
- various cell phones;
- portable computers;
- cash.
Information obtained by investigators indicated that Dell Aquilla was preparing to flee to Mexico and was holding his own wife against her will. In testimony, she confirmed that she was prevented from leaving the place, according to DHS.
“This arrest demonstrates HSI’s unwavering commitment to protecting our communities from dangerous international criminals.”said Mark Zito, special agent in charge of the division’s operations in North and South Carolina.
The Brazilian was taken to the county jail. He faces charges in North Carolina for fleeing to avoid arrest. HSI also seeks to hold him responsible for kidnapping and possession of a firearm by a foreigner in an irregular immigration situation.
ICE filed an immigration hold order, a mechanism used to ask local authorities to keep a detainee in custody until they are transferred to the federal agency. The U.S. government said Dell Aquilla illegally entered the United States at an unknown date and location.
