Around 180 agents participated in the action; the vehicles were dismantled to sell parts on the underground market
A Civil Police carried out an operation in the city of São Paulo against motorcycle theft this Wednesday (25). According to the corporation, 22 suspects were arrested during Operation Cilindrada.
According to delegate Marcos Casseb, from the 30th Police District, the gang studied targetsthen approached the victims, generally at building entrances, with three or more members, and then he defeated the motorcyclists with threats and physical attacks.
A investigation began last yearin April. One robbery drew attention due to the violence used. The police then identified the extent of the group, which had more than 20 members, mainly in the Tatuapé region, East Zone of São Paulo.
As Stolen motorcycles were flaunted on social mediathen dismantled to sell parts on the underground market. According to the police, the loss per vehicle would range from R$100,000 to R$150,000, with 13 thefts identified.
Around 180 agents participated in the action. 36 search warrants and 27 arrest warrants were issued. Motorcycles, cell phones and other materials were seized.
