Unveiled as crucial evidence, a digital wallet aided in apprehending a notorious Brazilian drug lord residing in Caballito.
In a significant development, Fabio Rosa Carvalho, a key figure in the First Capital Command (PCC), one of the largest criminal organisations in America, was arrested in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The operation was a joint effort between the Buenos Aires City Police, Córdoba Police, and the Civil Police of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Carvalho, aged 41, had been on the run since escaping from a Brazilian prison in 2023 and was wanted by Interpol. He was the leader of the PCC's hitman arm, "Os Manos." The tip that led to the investigation of his presence in Córdoba was provided by the Civil Police of the State of Rio Grande do Sul.
The PCC, originally a Brazilian organised crime syndicate, is expanding its influence into Argentina as part of its broader South American and international criminal operations. Known as Latin America's largest drug gang, the PCC is deeply involved in drug trafficking, illegal mining, and other illicit activities. Its expansion into Argentina is linked primarily to extending drug trafficking routes and increasing control over criminal markets in neighboring countries.
While specific detailed reports on the PCC's activities exclusively within Argentina remain limited, it is well documented that the PCC operates transnationally throughout South America, including the Southern Cone region which encompasses Argentina. Its expansion impacts Argentina by potentially increasing organized crime-related violence, drug trafficking, and corruption within the country. This expansion is part of the syndicate’s broader strategy to control cocaine trade routes that connect Brazil and other parts of South America with Europe, enhancing its profits and influence.
Moreover, the PCC’s involvement in illegal gold mining and environmental crimes such as illegal logging has been confirmed in Brazil and nearby regions, suggesting that its expansion may also affect remote and vulnerable areas in Argentina, particularly those with valuable natural resources. The rise of the PCC in Argentina could thus exacerbate security problems by introducing a more organized and violent criminal presence.
The tracking tasks determined that Carvalho could be in the City of Buenos Aires. The intelligence tasks that led to his arrest were initiated by a commission of personnel from the Córdoba Police's General Directorate of Criminal Investigations and the Civil Police of Rio Grande do Sul. The activation of Carvalho's virtual wallet associated with his facial image allowed his geolocation, leading to his arrest in an apartment on Pedro Goyena 800, in Caballito.
The PCC, with around 40,000 members and expanding to 28 countries, according to a report from the Public Ministry of São Paulo, poses significant challenges to Argentina’s law enforcement and social stability. The arrest of Fabio Rosa Carvalho is a crucial step in combating the PCC's expansion into Argentina and maintaining the country's security.
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- The First Capital Command (PCC) Expands into Argentina
- PCC's Illegal Gold Mining Operations in Brazil
- Fabio Rosa Carvalho Arrested in Buenos Aires
- PCC's Expansion into Argentina Increases Security Challenges
- The arrest of Fabio Rosa Carvalho, a key PCC member and head of the "Os Manos," signals a significant step in the general-news and crime-and-justice sectors, as it marks a setback for the PCC's efforts to expand its influence in South America, particularly in Argentina.
- The expansion of the PCC into Argentina, a noted South American country, has raised concerns in the politics and general-news domains, as it could lead to an escalation of organized crime-related activities such as drug trafficking, violence, and corruption, as well as environmental crimes like illegal logging and gold mining, given the syndicate's history in these areas.
