São Paulo Police Arrest 10th Suspect in Killing of Ex-Delegate Ruy Ferraz Fontes

Overview

• Marcos Augusto Rodrigues Cardoso, 36, known as “Penépole,” was captured in the Grajaú neighborhood in São Paulo’s south zone.
• Police seized a .380 pistol from the suspect, whom investigators describe as a PCC member tied to logistics and acting as a local “disciplina.”
• The state public security secretariat reports prior convictions for receiving stolen goods, illegal firearm possession, and theft.
• Investigators say ten people are now in custody, two suspects remain at large, and one died after resisting a police operation.
• Earlier arrests include Felipe “Mascherano” da Silva, identified as a PCC leader in ABC Paulista, along with suspects linked to rifle supply, alleged shooters, and safe-house support.