César Sinigalha Alvares
César Sinigalha Alvares, a certified marksman from Paraná, has been a significant figure in the illegal arms trade linked to the Comando Vermelho (CV) for over two decades. After his initial arrest in 2001 for carrying firearms intended for drug traffickers, he became one of the main armories for the CV, managing and maintaining their arsenal in the Complexo do Alemão. His operations included sourcing weapons from Paraguay and repairing firearms for high-ranking CV members. Alvares has faced multiple arrests, most recently during a police operation in May, and has been noted for his extensive connections within the firearms community, including other licensed gun owners and shooting clubs.
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César Alvares has been involved with the Comando Vermelho for over two decades, initially as a supplier of arms and later as a key armorer.
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