Carlos da Costa Neves
BrazilcriminalMale1.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Carlos da Costa Neves, also known as Gardernal, is a prominent figure within the Comando Vermelho (CV), one of Brazil's most notorious criminal organizations. He is recognized as the right-hand man of Edgar Alves de Andrade, alias Doca, who is a high-ranking leader in the CV. Neves has been implicated in numerous criminal activities and is considered a key player in the ongoing conflict between rival drug factions in Rio de Janeiro. His involvement in violent confrontations and strategic operations against competing gangs has made him a significant target for law enforcement, contributing to the heightened violence in the region.
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Carlos da Costa Neves, known as Gardenal, is responsible for commanding the territorial expansion of the CV and has 17 arrest warrants issued against him.
Rio das Pedras, última base da milícia na região, é alvo do CV, que quer formar 'cinturão'; entenda a disputa territorialBrazil· 2026-06-19
Carlos da Costa Neves, known as Gardenal, is responsible for commanding territorial expansion for the Comando Vermelho and has 17 arrest warrants issued against him.
Rio das Pedras tem nova madrugada de tiroteio em meio a disputa entre milícia e CV; 12 linhas de ônibus são afetadasBrazil· 2026-06-19Carlos da Costa Neves, known as Gardenal, is identified as one of the leaders of the Comando Vermelho in Penha.
rapazes, de 17 e 20 anos, acompanhados pelo GLOBO, são assassinados numa troca de tiros com a polícia na BaixadaBrazil· 2026-02-08
Carlos da Costa Neves, known as Gardenal, is one of the leaders of the Comando Vermelho in Penha.
Jovens mortos em troca de tiros com a PM em Belford Roxo eram amigos de adolescentes do tráfico no Complexo da PenhaBrazil· 2026-02-08Carlos da Costa Neves, known as Gardenal, is identified as the manager of drug trafficking in the area.
Polícia Civil precisou remarcar megaoperação na Penha porque acesso que seria usado por agentes foi fechado com muro pelos traficantesBrazil· 2025-11-13
Carlos da Costa Neves, known as Gadernal, is a member of the Comando Vermelho and one of the targets of a major police operation.
Mensagens revelam rede de olheiros do Comando Vermelho para vigiar polícia em tempo real no Rio; ouça áudiosBrazil· 2025-11-02
Carlos da Costa Neves, also known as 'Gardenal', is accused of being the general manager of drug trafficking in the Complexo da Penha.
Como é a sangrenta guerra do Comando Vermelho para expandir território no Rio
Liechtenstein· 2025-10-30
Carlos da Costa Neves, known as Gardernal, is identified as the right-hand man of Doca.
Em conversa, Peixão fala em usar equipamento de guerra para 'explodir' integrante da cúpula do CV: 'Meta vai ser essa'Brazil· 2025-03-24
