Alleged Comando Vermelho Leader From Bahia Arrested in Rio de Janeiro

Overview

• Jean Carlos Soares Jovita was detained in the Gardênia Azul neighborhood on Friday under a preventive arrest warrant issued in Bahia.
• Investigators say he held a command role over drug trafficking in Ilhéus with strong influence in the Sambaituba area.
• He is under investigation for multiple crimes, including the killing of a military police officer.
• The operation was led by Draco-IE with support from SSI/Ssinte, CORE, and the Bahia civil police.
• He was taken to Cidade da Polícia in Jacarezinho for standard processing and remains in custody pending judicial steps, with transfer to Bahia expected.