The State Secretariat of the Civil Police in Rio de Janeiro informed on Wednesday (12) the Minister of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) Alexandre de Moraes that the investigation opened to investigate the recovery of the bodies of the victims of the containment operation, carried out in the Penha and Alemão complexes in October, does not focus on members of the families of the deceased, and was initiated based on “strong indications of the existence of a crime and an attempt to tamper with evidence.”
This clarification was made by delegate Leandro Juntijo de Siqueira Alves, in charge of the ongoing investigation at the 22nd Police Station of Rio de Janeiro, located in Pinha. He responded to Moraes’ decision, which, on Monday (10), in addition to a request for information, ordered the suspension of the investigation.
The goal is to “investigate signs of procedural fraud resulting from actions that occurred after the clashes, as extensively documented in videos, press records and other evidence already attached to the case files,” the delegate said in the document.
He also defended the investigation, stating that it was necessary to provide “transparency and impartiality to criminal prosecution” and that the civil police had a legal duty to investigate the composition and significance of criminal offenses whenever there were minimal elements indicating illegality.
The delegate added, “Therefore, the investigation does not constitute persecution directed against family members or residents, but rather is a technical and legal tool to preserve the true truth and the integrity of evidence.”
Finally, Alves showed preliminary information from testimony that would indicate that the vehicles used to transport the bodies were the result of theft and other crimes, reinforcing the need for investigation.
In addition to suspending the investigation, Moraes ordered on Monday (10) that a series of authorities in Rio de Janeiro provide clarifications regarding the massive operation that left 121 people dead. The orders were sent to the Rio de Janeiro government, the Public Ministry, the Court of Justice and the State Public Defender’s Office.
The minister is the rapporteur of the so-called ADPF das Favelas, which sets guidelines for police operations in local communities to reduce deaths. The minister is working to verify whether the goals set by the court in April have been achieved in the operation considered the bloodiest in the history of Rio de Janeiro.
The state administration requested more time to send information about the images captured by the police cameras used, as well as the list of names of the security personnel involved. Moraes extended the period, allowing the government of Claudio Castro (RJ) to send data until next Monday (17).
MPRJ provided clarification on the process of independent expert examination of autopsy examinations of victims. The agency explained the process, provided details of the steps already completed and shared preliminary results. He stated that the final reports and reports will be made available upon completion by the technical team of doctors.
TJ-RJ also sent information about arrest, search and seizure warrants, as well as the procedural progress of the accused who were the targets of the massive operation. Finally, the DP-RJ provided clarifications on whether it has access to evidence in the records and other procedures necessary for proper monitoring and assistance to the families of the victims. The Foundation stated that it partially received the information and responses it requested from the security services.
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