Nine drug suspects are arrested in ES and RJ A gang suspected of selling drugs during traditional festivals in the Serrana region of Espírito Santo had nine suspects arrested during an operation carried out in Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro. The information was released this Monday (6). According to the police, the group had been operating for at least four years and took advantage of the large circulation of people at typical parties in cities such as Venda Nova do Imigrante, Conceição do Castelo and Vargem Alta, to sell drugs. ? Click here to follow the g1 ES channel on WhatsApp The arrests took place on the 3rd and 4th of July, in the municipalities of Castelo and Venda Nova do Imigrante, in the South and Serrana regions of Espírito Santo, and in Campos dos Goytacazes, in Rio de Janeiro. One person being investigated remains at large, Pedro Ritson da Silva Santos, 22 years old, known as "Uncle Pedro", would be in the state of São Paulo, according to police. g1 was unable to locate the suspect's defense. Two others were already arrested and had new arrest warrants served. Apart from Pedro Santos, the names of those involved were not disclosed. According to the Civil Police, Pedro Ritson da Silva Santos, 22 years old, known as "Tio Pedro", is a suspect and is on the run Disclosure/PCES READ ALSO: ARRESTS IN SIX CITIES: Suspects of drug trafficking and homicides are arrested in a police operation in ES 'ESCAMA DE PEIXE': Police seize cocaine and luxury car from suspected drug traffickers in Vila Velha and Guarapari Investigations Investigations have begun following the arrest of a drug dealer and the seizure of almost a thousand pints of cocaine and portions of marijuana, in November 2025. Based on the analysis of seized cell phones, the Civil Police identified other members of the organization and links with the Primeiro Comando de Vitória (PCV) faction. According to the corporation, those investigated used a WhatsApp group called "Os Atividade" to organize the distribution of drugs, divide roles between members and report to the gang leaders. Anyone who has information about the fugitive suspect or others involved in the gang can contribute anonymously through Hotline, by calling 181; via the website; or via WhatsApp, sending a message to number 27 99253-8181. Members of a gang that sold drugs at traditional festivals in the Serrana region of Espírito Santo are arrested in Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro Disclosure/PCES Videos: everything about Espírito Santo See the latest news schedule from g1 Espírito Santo