Group arrested for homicides and extortion after "spreading terror" in Bahia
Police launched operation against group suspected of murders and extortion in Bahia state. The action aims to dismantle organisation accused of terrorising the region.
Police operation in Bahia targets group linked to homicides and extortion
Google News BR — São Paulo reports that police in Bahia state launched an operation against a criminal group suspected of committing murders and extortions in the region.
According to information released, the organisation is accused of "spreading terror" in areas of the state, imposing violence and illegal collection of fees on the local population.
Authorities identified members of the group as priority targets following investigations into the crimes. The operation seeks to dismantle the organisation's structure and hold those involved accountable for the crimes committed.
Details regarding the number of arrests, the specific municipalities affected, and the specific circumstances of the crimes had not been fully disclosed by authorities at the time of publication.
Source: Google News BR — São Paulo