Seven search and arrest warrants were executed early this Thursday (31) in Santa Rosa do Sul and Passo de Torres in the south of Santa Catarina.

A total of five people were arrested – Photo: PCSC/Disclosure/ND

The rulings of the court were carried out by the civil police of Santa Rosa do Sul, with the support of the civil and military police of Ararangua. A total of 50 police officers took part in the action.

The operation began following an investigation into a murder that took place at the end of July 2022 in Passo de Torres.

The identities of the three participants in the murder have been established, one of the criminals has been detained. Two remain at large.

In addition, four people were arrested for drug trafficking and possession of limited-caliber firearms.

The detainees were taken to the Ararangua Police Center for appropriate procedures.