São Paulo Police Crack Million-Dollar Heist Case, Arrest Gang Leader

São Paulo Police Arrest Gang Leader After Million-Dollar Higienópolis Heist A major breakthrough in the investigation of a recent million-dollar robbery in São Paulo's upscale Higienópolis neighborhood has resulted in the arrest of Cléuclson Leandro da Silva, the alleged ringleader of the criminal gang responsible. Six families were held hostage during the brazen raid on six apartments in the luxury building. Police confirmed that da Silva, 50, was apprehended alongside his 17-year-old girlfriend. "He was armed and we waited for the optimal moment to make the arrest," a police spokesperson stated. Da Silva, known for his previous 25-year prison sentence for various crimes, was identified from security camera footage, despite his attempts to conceal his face. The footage, shown in the SBT News report, clearly shows da Silva's distinctive glasses, leading to his nickname, "Harry Potter," within criminal circles. The arrest marks a significant victory for law enforcement in São Paulo and sends a strong message that such crimes will not be tolerated.