Operation arrests 7 suspects of criminal group in RN The Civil Police of Rio Grande do Norte launched, on the morning of this Friday (17), “Operação Maré Baixa”, which arrested seven people suspected of being part of a criminal organization operating in the Jardim Lola neighborhood, in São Gonçalo do Amarante, in Greater Natal. In total, 22 search and seizure warrants were executed, with the seizure of dozens of cell phones. The action also targeted the Igapó and Nossa Senhora da Presentação neighborhoods, in the North Zone of Natal. ? Click here to follow the g1 RN channel on WhatsApp The operation was supported by the Rio Grande do Norte Military Police (PMRN) and the Integrated Air Operations Center (CIOPAER), the State Secretariat for Public Security and Social Defense (Sesed). According to the Civil Police, the investigation began after the identification of a criminal group with an organized structure and division of functions. The suspects are investigated for crimes such as criminal organization, drug trafficking, homicides and illegal possession of firearms. According to the police, the group maintained control over an area of ??the community through threats, imposing rules on residents, graffiti, the actions of armed members and practices of extortion and illegal harassment against traders and residents. During the investigations, the Civil Police identified 32 people identified as members of the criminal organization. Based on the information gathered, the Court authorized compliance with the judicial measures carried out this Friday. Police arrest seven suspects of criminal organization in RN PCRN The name of the operation refers to the region where the group operates, located close to a mangrove area. According to the Civil Police, the choice represents an attempt to reduce the influence of the criminal organization in the territory. The seized cell phones will be sent for analysis. The Civil Police reported that investigations continue to identify others involved and clarify the organization's actions. Reports that may assist investigations can be made anonymously by calling Hotline 181.