Six people have been identified on suspicion of being involved in a criminal organization in Chapeco, west of Santa Catarina. The case was handled by Draco/Dyke of the Florianopolis Civil Police. After the detention of cell phones in the prison section of the municipality, an investigation began, which lasted two years.

During Draco’s operation, six people were arrested with ties to a criminal organization in Chapeco. – Photo: Civil Police/Draco/Reproduction/ND

The result was the arrest of six suspects and the seizure of a 9mm Glock pistol, three magazines and various ammunition of the same caliber. The information was given by the delegate Antonio Claudio de Seixas Joca, responsible for the action.

During the investigation, the activities of the group in the prison departments of the municipality were studied. The civil police were supported by Saer/Fron, Dick de San Lourenço and Dick de Canoignas.

In addition to the crime of drug trafficking, the suspects must answer for the illegal trafficking of firearms. The court orders were executed in the cities of Chapeco and Rio Negrinho.

Criminal organization in Chapeco

One suspect is a 27-year-old Chapeco native who was arrested red-handed and taken to the police station for trial.