Vasco da Gama player investigated for drug trafficking, arms trafficking and money laundering
Rio de Janeiro police conducted searches at the home of David Corrêa and at Vasco da Gama's training centre. The club says it is cooperating with the authorities.
Searches at Vasco da Gama as part of Operation "A Tropa"
Rio de Janeiro police conducted searches on Monday at the residence of Brazilian striker David Corrêa, of Vasco da Gama, as well as at the club's training centre facilities. According to Google News PT — Crime (pt), the player is being investigated on suspicion of arms and drug trafficking, money laundering and alleged links to a criminal group.
Brazilian media outlets indicate that other players and businessmen are also under investigation as part of the same case.
Vasco da Gama issued a public statement guaranteeing that it is cooperating with the competent authorities.
The operation, named "A Tropa" — a designation used by the alleged criminals — covered proceedings in several Brazilian states. Hayner, a player at Vila Nova, was also the subject of a search warrant in Goiás as part of the same investigation.
The authorities indicate that there will be further suspects in the case.
Source: Google News PT — Crime (pt)