The recent arrest of Tuta, leader of the First Capital Command (CCP), should not cause significant impacts In operations of the criminal faction, according to the investigative journalist Valmir Salaro.
In an interview with CNN Salaro, who accompanied the expansion of organized crime for years, said that Tuta “It is a piece that will be replaced immediately” .
According to the expert, The structure of the CCP for drug trade and other crimes, such as money laundering, will remain intact . “For the faction scheme, that’s fine, it has a loss, but for the whole structure of commerce, drug trafficking and other crimes, such as money laundering that the CCP makes due to the sale of cocaine not only for Brazil, but to Africa and Europe, there is already another substitute,” Salaro explained.
Refuge in Bolivia and international expansion
Tuta was arrested after five years on the run in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, considered a “Paradise of great criminals” . Salaro mentioned that other CCP leaders, such as André do Rap, forged and Portuguese, are still in the region and can take control of operations.
The journalist highlighted the international expansion of the CCP, stating that the organization is now considered one of the largest criminal factions in the world . In addition to drug trafficking, Salaro revealed that Tuta was involved in the preparation of Prisoners rescues in Brazilian chains demonstrating the complexity and reach of faction operations.
Challenges in combating organized crime
Salaro also addressed the challenges faced by the authorities in the fight against organized crime, citing the extensive dry frontier of 14,000 kilometers from Brazil, which makes effective policing difficult. He mentioned AFacidade with which stolen cars and drugs cross borders highlighting the complexity of the problem.
“Brazilian police try to make, try to arrest the Federal Police, the state police, but it is very difficult to face a crime that is increasingly structured, more violent and endangering the security not only of the country, but of all institutions,” said the journalist, noting that organized crime uses both violence and corruption to achieve its goals.
This content was originally published in Valmir Salaro: Tuta’s prison does not change CCP “business” on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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