RJ: The aim of a gang that has been charged to protect stolen cars

Rio de Janiro civil police on Friday (23) morning, an operation A gang that charges payments to protect stolen vehicles.
The action is part of the operation of the operation and is coordinated by the agents of the Auto theft and theft Police Station (DRFA) and the Narcotic Depression Police Station (DRE). According to the police, the target is a A structured criminal organization It promotes a significant increase in vehicle theft in the state.
Investigations are of the opinion, in just 11 months, Four companies have received more than R $ 11 million By recovered cars. At the same time, only these companies seized more than 1,600 vehicles.
Warrants of Search and seizure on members and employees Companies this morning. See videos in accordance with court orders:
The police are also highlighted Less time between the theft of the theft and the date of recovery Vehicles, in some companies, on average, It’s only four days.
How did this scheme work
Institutions that have entered into an agreement with associations and vehicle defense cooperatives, “ready response” or “ready employment” Trade directly with traffickers and paying amounts to return vehicles.
The purpose of this scheme is to prevent these associations from paying compensation to their customers based on the fip table. Police say this model has been directly affected The number of vehicle thefts increased In the second half of last year and in the first two months of this year, it has occurred in the state, especially in the capital and Bikkada Fluuminance.
Employees of this “prompt response” companies when a vehicle protected by the association or cooperative They became acquainted with criminals, traffickers or Robers to negotiate to return.
This contact is often made Communities that dominate the categories. For criminals, civil police explained that it is a quick, safe and most profitable way to make money.
It also applies to profitability companies. On average, For a recovered vehicle, paid more than 000 6,000And paid by protecting a part of these values and for most organization.
Research is continuing the entire criminal scheme.
Tournic operation
This Friday (23) is part of the second stage of this action operation torque, which tries to suppress Consignment and vehicle theft, theft and reception State of Rio de Janeiro.
In addition, the initiative targeted crimes Financial activities of criminal groups such as Red CommandAnd their urban spatial disputes.
From September 2024, when the operation was triggered, There are more than 520 prisoners alreadyIn addition to the R. $ 37 million vehicles and recovered cargo. These actions include more than $ 70 million block in goods and values.