Investigated for supplying rifles to Rocinha, arrested in Rio Grande do Sul for the crimes of armed criminal organization and illegal firearms trade. According to the investigation, Alexandre was part of the financial and logistical core of the criminal organization in Rio Grande do Sul. The Civil Police states that he contributed to the cost of transporting weapons and provided support to the group's logistics, using knowledge linked to the preparation and maintenance of vehicles. ?Download the g1 app to see news from RJ in real time and for free The investigation began after an arrest made by the Federal Highway Police (PRF), in April 2024, in Seropédica, in the Metropolitan Region of Rio. On that occasion, the agents found two 7.62 caliber rifles, a 12 caliber shotgun, 15 rifle magazines, two shotgun magazines and 50 caliber ammunition 7.62. One of the weapons found in operation Reproduction/ Civil Police According to the Civil Police, the arsenal had been transported from Rio Grande do Sul and would be handed over to criminals linked to the Red Command who operate in Rocinha. Throughout the investigations, police analyzed telematics data, digital communications, proof of financial transfers, bank records and links between devices, accounts and users. They also reconstructed the route used by the group to acquire, hide, transport and deliver weapons between the two states. Criminal organization monitored the steps of police forces According to the corporation, the criminal organization was made up of financiers, intermediaries, transporters and logistics operators. Those investigated used encrypted language, split payments, accounts linked to third parties and vehicles prepared to hide weapons. They also monitored police checkpoints and shared information about the movement of security forces along the route between the two states. The Civil Police reported that four others under investigation remain at large: Deivisson Nunes Gonçalves, known as “Fê” or “Têta”; Renato de Souza Ferreira, “Renatinho”; Marcelo Ferreira Lima, “Cabelinho”; and Felipe de Souza dos Santos, known as “Paquito”. Preventive arrest warrants were also issued against them as part of the investigation. ?g1 Rio is on GloboPop, Globo's new vertical short video app, available for free on your cell phone. In the app, you can follow the g1 Rio stage so you don't miss any details. Download GloboPop.