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Banabuiú mineral-water extortion investigation

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    Banabuiú water-extortion tally reaches 14, but alleged organizers remain at large

    A 19-year-old’s arrest in Piauí advances the investigation into threats against Banabuiú’s water merchants. Police still describe the alleged direct perpetrators as fugitives in Rio.

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    • R$200Reported demand to keep a business open
    • R$750/weekReported demand to permit water-container sales
    • R$1.50/containerReported demand on other distributors

Who reported

Who reported

11 outlets · 13 sources

9 of 11 had reported by this moment

Who's involved

Who's involved

People

  • William Lopesresearcher

Organizations

  • Comando VermelhoBrazilian criminal organization engaged primarily in arms and drug trafficking

Places

  • Banabuiú
  • Maracanaú
  • Rocinha
  • São João do Piauí