PF operation targets criminal organization for international trafficking
The PF (Federal Police) launched, on the morning of this Tuesday (16), Operation Stratus, which targets a criminal organization investigated for international drug trafficking, trafficking association and money laundering.
In total, 10 preventive arrest warrants and 16 search and seizure warrants were served, in addition to measures to block and seize assets. The court orders were issued by the 2nd Federal Court of Presidente Prudente.
According to CNN Brasil's investigation, there is the possibility of the group's connection with the PCC (Primeiro Comando da Capital), a faction that dominates international trafficking in Brazil.
The operation takes place in the municipalities of Presidente Prudente, Regente Feijó, Martinópolis, Álvares Machado and Mirante do Paranapanema, in the interior of São Paulo.
During the operation, firearms were seized, including machine guns and pistols, as well as ammunition and cash.
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According to the PF, the equity measures determined by the Court aim to decapitalize the group and stop its illicit activities.
Investigation
Beginning in October 2025, investigations showed that the criminal organization used aircraft and clandestine landing strips to internalize foreign cocaine into national territory.
See location and planes used by the group:
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According to the Federal Police, more than ten tons of the drug were moved by the group, with the main destination being the capital of São Paulo and part of the cargo distributed in the western region of the state.
Throughout the investigation, more than two tons of cocaine were seized by federal agents.
Those investigated may face charges of international drug trafficking, association for drug trafficking, money laundering and criminal organization.
Source: CNN