Rogerio Avelino da Silva, better known as Rogerio 157, was detained in Arara, in the north of the city. He did not offer any resistance. He is wanted on charges of drug trafficking, extortion and ...

One of Rio’s most wanted drug kingpins has been arrested in a massive security operation, raising questions about how his capture might affect criminal dynamics in Brazil’s second-largest city.

Brazilian police expressed "euphoria" Wednesday after capturing one of Rio de Janeiro's most wanted alleged drug trafficking bosses in a rare high-profile success for the city's beleaguered security ...

One of Brazil’s most wanted drug bosses has been arrested in a massive operation that included armed forces in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Rogerio Avelino da Silva, better known as Rogerio 157, was ...

Journalists are the first to see 'Rogerio 157' handcuffed and wearing blue jeans and a black T-shirt with the words 'wild spirit' written upside down RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazilian police and soldiers ...

Brazilian police and soldiers captured one of Rio de Janeiro's most wanted alleged drug trafficking bosses Wednesday in a rare high-profile success for the city's beleaguered security forces. The ...