Operation targets drug and weapons trafficking gang with actions in Pernambuco, Bahia and São Paulo

Operation Hermes launched this Wednesday (22) in PE, BA and SP Disclosure/ Federal Police The Integrated Force to Combat Organized Crime in Pernambuco (Ficco/PE) launched, this Wednesday (22), operation 'Hermes' to dismantle a gang focused on drug and firearms trafficking. The action brings together agents from the Federal, Civil, Military and Criminal police. ?: Download the g1 app to see news from Petrolina and the region in real time and for free. In total, around 100 police officers took to the streets to serve 12 arrest warrants and 12 search and seizure warrants. Court orders are complied with in the cities of Petrolina, in the Sertão of Pernambuco, Juazeiro, in Bahia, and in São Paulo. The investigations were conducted by Ficco's advanced base in Petrolina and lasted months. The intelligence work showed the existence of a hierarchical criminal organization, with division of tasks between leadership, middle management, financial operators and dealer network. To hide the funds obtained from crimes, the group used third-party accounts to receive dispersed electronic transfers, with strong signs of money laundering. The investigation also identified how the gang's distribution logistics worked. The person responsible for drugs outsourced all deliveries to a single motorcycle taxi driver, who was paid for each trip made. Drugs seized during Operation Hermes Disclosure/ PF The searches carried out this Wednesday aim to seize illicit materials, such as drugs, weapons and ammunition, as well as cell phones, documents and financial records. The elements will help to deepen investigations and identify others involved in the scheme. Those investigated may be held liable, depending on their participation, for the crimes of criminal organization, drug trafficking, illegal firearms trade and money laundering. Videos: most watched from Sertão de PE