Operation arrests 18, seizes 3 teenagers and dismantles trafficking worth R$300,000 a month in the interior of SP

Civil Police operation dismantles drug trafficking worth R$300,000 a month in the interior of SP The Civil Police dismantled a criminal organization specializing in drug trafficking in São José do Rio Pardo (SP), this Thursday (16), during Operation Argos. The gang turned over R$300,000 a month, according to investigations. In total, the action resulted in 18 people being arrested and three teenagers apprehended over two months of investigations. ? Follow g1 São Carlos and Araraquara on Instagram In this Thursday's action, another 12 people under investigation were arrested in compliance with court warrants. In addition, two adults were arrested for drug trafficking and a teenager was arrested for the same crime. According to delegate Wanderley Fernandes Martins Júnior, investigations showed that the group had an organized structure, with division of functions between members and generated around R$300,000 per month from drug trafficking. "The investigation showed that that trafficking point is one of the largest in the region and the state and moved approximately R$300,000 per month. There were managers, distributors, salespeople and scouts to monitor the approach of security forces. This characterizes a criminal organization. These people will be charged with being part of a criminal organization and drug trafficking," said the delegate. Before the final phase of the operation, four men had already been arrested and two teenagers apprehended during the investigations. The balance of drug seizures was not released until the last update of the report. Operation Argos is carried out in São José do Rio Pardo this Thursday (16) Ary Molinari Complex operation The operation was conducted by the General Investigations Department (DIG) and the Narcotics Investigations Department (DISE) of Casa Branca, responsible for the region, with the support of civil police officers from several cities and the Pelicano helicopter. More than 100 police officers participated in the action. The teams gathered around 4:30 am, and around an hour later the vehicles began to execute the warrants in different parts of São José do Rio Pardo. The main target was a criminal group that operated from a drug sales point located in a quarry area in the city. According to the investigation, users went to the place to buy drugs, which were delivered by traffickers in an organized manner. During the two months of investigation, the Civil Police used drones, hidden cameras and undercover police officers to document the gang's actions. In total, 15 preventive arrest warrants were served, 12 were executed, and 26 search and seizure warrants. Operation Argos included the Civil Police's Pelican helicopter in São José do Rio Pardo Ary Molinari More news from the region: MOURNING: Bodies of workers who were victims of accidents will be buried this Thursday in the interior of SP ARARAS: Without a recycling point for 10 months, the city has 30 irregular disposal sites and a fine of R$ 2,200 TAPIRATIBA: Tirzepatide: biomedic is arrested for selling and applying over-the-counter weight loss medication in SP Investigation According to delegate Wanderley, the investigation lasted around two months and was conducted by the DIG and DISE teams from Casa Branca, with authorization from the Court and a favorable opinion from the Public Ministry. "It was a controlled action, with the use of drones, cameras and drug purchases by undercover investigators," he highlighted. Delegate Wanderley Martins Júnior commanded Operation Argos in São José do Rio Pardo EPTV Reproduction According to the delegate, in addition to preventive arrests, the operation also resulted in arrests for drug trafficking. "There were 15 preventive arrest warrants. We managed to execute 12 and also 26 home search warrants. In addition to capturing those wanted, we carried out two arrests of adults who were in possession of drugs and the arrest of a minor, also for trafficking", he concluded. Operation Argos dismantled criminal drug trafficking organization in São José do Rio Pardo Ary Molinari See the full report on EPTV1 Police mobilize 100 agents and helicopter against drug trafficking in São José do Rio Pardo REVIEW VIDEOS FROM EPTV CENTRAL: = See more news from the region on g1 São Carlos and Araraquara