Operation Checkmate arrests 7 in Araçatuba for drug trafficking
São Paulo's Civil Police detained seven suspects in Araçatuba during an operation against drug trafficking. Assets worth up to R$ 300,000 were subject to judicial blocking.
Seven arrested and R$ 300,000 blocked in anti-drugs operation in Araçatuba
Civil Police arrested seven people during Operation Checkmate, launched on Wednesday (14) in Araçatuba, in the interior of São Paulo, according to agenciasp.sp.gov.br. Six of those detained had temporary detention ordered by the courts; one was arrested in flagrante for drug trafficking.
The action also resulted in the seizure of two vehicles and the judicial blocking of up to R$ 300,000 in assets and funds linked to the crimes under investigation.
The temporary detention warrants and 17 search and seizure orders were carried out by the team from the 2nd Narcotics Investigation Department (Dise), attached to the Specialised Criminal Investigation Division (Deic) of Araçatuba. The operations focused on the Águas Claras and San Rafael neighbourhoods, where mobile phones were also confiscated.
The investigation is examining the activities of a structure dedicated to the acquisition, distribution and sale of narcotics, in addition to possible money laundering and other associated crimes. The operation mobilised approximately 80 police officers distributed across 20 patrol vehicles.
The incident was registered at the Judicial Police Central Desk (CPJ) for the crimes of apprehension of a wanted person, seizure of objects and drug trafficking. The suspects remained at the disposal of the courts.
Source: Google News BR — São Paulo