Military Police arrests suspect of drug trafficking and possible mastermind behind bus arson in Ananindeua
The action took place in the Águas Lindas neighborhood and reinforces the fight against drug trafficking and urban violence in the Metropolitan Region of Belém
The Military Police of Pará arrested, on the afternoon of this Saturday (17), a man suspected of involvement in drug trafficking and identified as a possible mastermind behind the arson that affected two buses in the Águas Lindas neighborhood, in Ananindeua, on April 22 of this year. The arrest occurred during a patrol by the VTR 109 unit in the Moara invasion, in the same neighborhood.
According to information from the PM, the suspect was already known to security forces and had ties to a criminal group operating in the area, responsible for violent actions aimed at intimidation and territorial control. The burning of the buses occurred near the Praça do Verdejante IV, and the investigation indicates the suspect's direct involvement in the crime of qualified damage.
During the patrol, the military personnel spotted the individual acting suspiciously, holding a package in his hands. Upon receiving a stop order, he attempted to flee and discarded several packages containing a narcotic substance. After a tactical pursuit, he was captured in a nearby alley, where the police found 62 portions of material resembling drugs, packed in a bag.
At the time of the arrest, there was an attempt to obstruct by the accused's family members, who even threw a glass cup at the police team. One of the officers was injured in the hand. To contain the resistance and ensure the safety of the unit, the agents used pepper spray.
The suspect was taken to the Civil Police Station of Ananindeua, where he remains at the disposal of the Justice. The occurrence was registered under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Fábio Campos, commander of the 30th Battalion of the PM, responsible for the area.
“We are acting firmly and continuously to ensure the safety of the population and combat the advance of crime. Today's arrest is a reflection of the integrated work and courage of our police officers, who face risky situations daily in defense of society,” highlighted Lieutenant Colonel Fábio Campos.
