Before the arrest, he cooperated Sao Paulo-police internutredningsenhet with state prosecutors, which focuses on combating Brazil’s largest narkotikagäng (PCC).
the PCC has quickly grown in strength in recent years, according to the investigators, and now controls the bulk of cocaine and vapenimporten to the country.
The 53 arrested officers represent one-tenth of the 22nd battalion, the strength in São Paulo-the police to which they belong.
Three suspected PCC members have also been arrested in connection with the action.
