Valdeci Alves dos Santos, known as “Colorido”, was arrested in Pernambuco; he has been on the run since 2014
The PRF (Federal Highway Police) arrested on Saturday (16.Apr.2022) the drug dealer Valdeci Alves dos Santos, known as “Colorful”. He is considered number 2 in command of the PCC (Primeiro Comando da Capital) faction and has been on the run since 2014.
According to the PRF, the arrest took place on BR 116, in Salgueiro, Pernambuco hinterland. The operation was carried out in conjunction with the PF (Federal Police).
Colored is one of the main drug suppliers for the Southeast region. The PF had information that he lived in Bolivia. The agency’s intelligence service, however, warned that he could be in Brazil.
“The act was carried out during the approach to a luxury truck at Km 23 of the highway. The passenger of the vehicle presented a document with evidence of forgery, which caught the attention of the police officers.”, said the PRF in note.
“The man was taken to the Federal Police Station in Salgueiro for fingerprint identification. At the scene, the identity of the fugitive was confirmed, who will be sent for presentation to justice.”
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