Members of Comando Vermelho are targets of a Gaeco operation that investigates homicides and weapons and drug logistics in the interior of SP

Gaeco de Piracicaba and Military Police execute arrest and search and seizure warrants in Rio Claro Military Police of Piracicaba/ Reproduction The Special Action Group to Combat Organized Crime (Gaeco) of the Public Ministry of Piracicaba (SP) executes, this Tuesday (7), three temporary arrest warrants, search and home seizure against suspects of being part of criminal factions and homicide crimes, as well as weapons and drug logistics. The targets of the operation, according to the investigation, have direct links with the criminal group called "Bonde do Magrelo", associated with the criminal faction Comando Vermelho (CV), and are being investigated for their participation in homicides and the transport and storage of firearms and narcotics. The action has the participation of the Interior Policing Command (CPI-9). Around 20 military police officers from the 10th BAEP participate in the operation. Follow g1 Piracicaba on Instagram Until the publication of this report, the police had served an arrest warrant and a home search and seizure warrant on a property located in the Parque Florida neighborhood, in Rio Claro. During compliance with court orders, the person under investigation was located at the residence and informed about the warrants. Gaeco de Piracicaba and Military Police execute arrest and search and seizure warrants in Rio Claro Military Police of Piracicaba/ Reproduction During the searches, the teams found a structure used for the preparation and adulteration of cocaine, consisting of a hydraulic press, precision scales, sieve, stove, blender and 11 packages containing substances used in refining and increasing the volume of the drug, including tetracaine, lidocaine, caffeine and other inputs. Four pots containing marijuana plants were also located in the property. Investigations indicate that the place was used for the so-called "stretching" of cocaine, a procedure that consists of mixing the drug with other substances to increase its volume before commercialization. During the investigation, the investigator confirmed his participation in the scheme. In addition to serving the arrest warrant, the man was arrested for the crime of drug trafficking and taken to the Police Station. Seizures 1 hydraulic press 1 precision scale 1 blender 1 sieve 1 stove 11 packages containing substances used in the adulteration of cocaine 4 marijuana plants 2 cell phones 1 DVR equipment *** Report being updated