Nova Venda, Brazil: Gang Suspected of Multiple Murders in Region is Captured

Posted on June 12, 2013 • Filed under: Brazil, Corruption, Crime, Drug Activity, Police/Military Activity

otempo.com.br reported on June 30, 2013 that the Civil Police arrested three men and four women suspected to be responsible for at least eight murders in the region of Nova Venda. The investigation began eight-months ago. Police arrested the suspects after a fight about trafficking between two gangs in the region. The leader of the gang, who was a former municipal guard, has not been captured. Read Article

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