Operation targets gang suspected of stealing loads of meat A man was arrested in Araras (SP), this Wednesday (8), suspected of participating in a criminal organization specializing in stealing and receiving loads of beef in São Paulo and Paraná. ? Follow g1 São Carlos and Araraquara on Instagram The arrest was carried out during an Argenti Lardum operation, from the Special Action Group to Combat Organized Crime (Gaeco), from the São Paulo Public Ministry, and the Federal Police. According to the authorities, in total, 10 arrest warrants and 10 search and seizure warrants were served in the cities of Araras, Guarulhos, Ribeirão Pires, São Paulo and Apucarana (PR). The result of the operation has not yet been released. Man from Araras (SP) is arrested on suspicion of being part of an interstate gang stealing beef cargo 10th BAEP Read more news from the region: AGUAÍ: Coffee cargo valued at R$380,000 is recovered after robbery in the interior of SP RIO CLARO: Producer loses R$220,000 with tractor theft, and wave of crimes worries: 'We live in fear' SÃO CARLOS: VIDEO: thief invades store and escapes with R$ 27 thousand in jewelry and money in the interior of SP Investigation According to investigations, the gang acted during the interstate transport of cargo. After the thefts, the meat was taken to previously defined locations, where the tracking devices were removed. The cargo was then transferred to refrigerated containers. Gaeco operation and Federal Police arrested man in Araras (SP) 10th BAEP According to the investigation, the group had people responsible for storing, dividing and preparing the meat for sale. Sales were made to receivers and, in some cases, using false invoices. The action is part of the Integrated Force to Combat Organized Crime (FICCO), which brings together public security bodies to combat criminal organizations across the country. REVIEW VIDEOS FROM EPTV CENTRAL: See more news from the region on g1 São Carlos and Araraquara