Rio de Janeiro police demolish 'drug trafficking resort'

12/3/2025 7:16

Rio de Janeiro police

demolished on Tuesday a facility they dubbed a "drug trafficking

resort," which they said was used as a meeting point for drug

traffickers in the Brazilian city.



Featuring an artificial lake, swimming pool, gym, barbecue

area, and leisure space, the property was located inside a group

of Rio favelas known as the Israel Complex.



It had been built by Alvaro Malaquias, known as "Peixao"

(Big Fish), one of Rio de Janeiro state's most dangerous and

wanted criminals, according to a police statement.



Arrest warrants were served against members of the criminal

organization led by Peixao, who remains at large, and three

suspects were arrested, the police said.