PCC Member Wanted for Robberies in Minas Gerais Arrested in Vitória Bus Station

A 32-year-old man, identified by the Vitória Municipal Guard as a member of the criminal faction Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC), was arrested on Monday afternoon, May 13th, at the Vitória Bus Station. The individual, whose name was not disclosed, had been sought by the Minas Gerais justice system for over three years. He was apprehended while waiting for a bus bound for São Paulo. The arrest followed intelligence work by the Municipal Guard's Intelligence Department, which detected a potential escape attempt. After surveillance, patrol teams intercepted and confirmed two outstanding arrest warrants, subsequently taking the man to the police station. The suspect was wanted for his involvement in two robberies in Minas Gerais. According to the Vitória Guard, he was sought since 2023 after being convicted for participating in a robbery at a post office in Monte Belo, Minas Gerais, receiving a sentence of over six years in a closed regime, which he had evaded by remaining a fugitive. He is also under investigation for involvement in another robbery in Itamogi, Minas Gerais, as part of a gang specializing in vehicle and agricultural machinery theft. This gang was identified after a February 2021 incident where a family was held hostage during a rural property robbery, leading to a police chase, an accident, and the death of one hostage. A second arrest warrant was issued for the suspect in March of last year in connection with this case. Information shared between security forces suggests the man has ties to the 'Geral do Cadastro' sector of the PCC, responsible for managing faction members' data, including aliases, operational areas, and criminal histories. It is unknown how long the man had been in Espírito Santo or if he had committed any crimes in the state. The Civil Police were contacted for information on the subsequent procedures but had not responded by the time of reporting.