How a former BOPE operator trained gang members 🇧🇷
In March 2025, former BOPE operator Ronny Pessanha was arrested during Op Containment, aimed to weaken criminal operations in RJ. He was suspected of handling logistics for gangs and money laundering through his security company, Skull 47 (his BOPE callsign) Group .
Investigation of his devices found evidence Pessanha offered his services to CV, training gang members in weapons handling. He would reportedly charge up to R$1500 ($290)/hour.
Pessanha was in contact with CV traffickers Corolla (jailed) and Paulista, the boss of Penha. Slide 4 shows Pessanha (black shirt) with Corolla, running rifle drills. Slide 5 shows Corolla training on a treadmill with a rifle.
This was not his first controversy, Pessanha was arrested in 2020 for links with militia groups, reportedly forcing residents from their homes. After spending over a year in prison, he was kicked out of BOPE in 2022. After this prison sentence he aligned with CV to provide tactical training.
In March 2025, former BOPE operator Ronny Pessanha was arrested during Op Containment, aimed to weaken criminal operations in RJ. He was suspected of handling logistics for gangs and money laundering through his security company, Skull 47 (his BOPE callsign) Group .
Investigation of his devices found evidence Pessanha offered his services to CV, training gang members in weapons handling. He would reportedly charge up to R$1500 ($290)/hour.
Pessanha was in contact with CV traffickers Corolla (jailed) and Paulista, the boss of Penha. Slide 4 shows Pessanha (black shirt) with Corolla, running rifle drills. Slide 5 shows Corolla training on a treadmill with a rifle.
This was not his first controversy, Pessanha was arrested in 2020 for links with militia groups, reportedly forcing residents from their homes. After spending over a year in prison, he was kicked out of BOPE in 2022. After this prison sentence he aligned with CV to provide tactical training.
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Catatumbo 🇨🇴: Seven ELN guerrillas killed in joint military/police operation
A joint operation in the Tibú and Tarra region killed seven ELN guerrillas and one detained. A total of 15 rifles and six handguns were recovered. An FN 5.7 was among the pistols, known locally as “Matapolicias” (cop killers) for their propensity to penetrate soft body armour.
205 kg of explosives were recovered as well as 202 modified drone drop explosives.
A Chinese SkyFend Spoofer counter-UAS system was recovered, which can spoof GNSS (not just GPS but also other navigation systems such as Russia’s GLONASS) signals up to 2000m. A pair of PVS-7 night vision goggles were also recovered, as well as a Starlink terminal.
A joint operation in the Tibú and Tarra region killed seven ELN guerrillas and one detained. A total of 15 rifles and six handguns were recovered. An FN 5.7 was among the pistols, known locally as “Matapolicias” (cop killers) for their propensity to penetrate soft body armour.
205 kg of explosives were recovered as well as 202 modified drone drop explosives.
A Chinese SkyFend Spoofer counter-UAS system was recovered, which can spoof GNSS (not just GPS but also other navigation systems such as Russia’s GLONASS) signals up to 2000m. A pair of PVS-7 night vision goggles were also recovered, as well as a Starlink terminal.
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Forwarded from Mexicanbelik 👹🇲🇽
Colombia. 🇨🇴
Dron FPV Mark4 V2 de 7 pulgadas recuperado por el Ejército Nacional Colombiano en Patía, Cauca. Hasta ahora se desconoce a qué grupo pertenecía, aunque se presume que podría estar vinculado a disidencias de las FARC.
Sería la primera evidencia fotográfica del uso de drones FPV por organizaciones criminales en
Colombia.
Fuente: @natsecboogie y @Spog_ vía X.
Dron FPV Mark4 V2 de 7 pulgadas recuperado por el Ejército Nacional Colombiano en Patía, Cauca. Hasta ahora se desconoce a qué grupo pertenecía, aunque se presume que podría estar vinculado a disidencias de las FARC.
Sería la primera evidencia fotográfica del uso de drones FPV por organizaciones criminales en
Colombia.
Fuente: @natsecboogie y @Spog_ vía X.
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🇨🇴 Guerrilla night vision
Shown here are several pictures of a deceased member of the NationaI Liberation Army (ELN), somewhere in the Catatumbo region of Colombia.
Armed with an M60 machine gun, likely looted from Colombian military stocks, and a Glock pistol with an extended magazine, the pair of PVS-7 night vision goggles are noticeable.
These are known to be used by guerrillas in small numbers. Possibly looted from Colombian military stocks, PVS-7s have been phased out since 2022, in favour of more modern NVGs. This could suggest the pair seen here have not been properly maintained for years.
The use of NVGs, and drones with this capability, by guerrillas/paramilitary groups presents a significant challenge for government forces.
This guerrilla was killed in late November in Catatumbo, during combat with rival FARC guerrillas. Slide 3 was posted by a mourning comrade of his, with the Angolan flag 🇦🇴 representing the black/red colours used by ELN. Slide 4 shows his face, dressed in the same clothing.
Shown here are several pictures of a deceased member of the NationaI Liberation Army (ELN), somewhere in the Catatumbo region of Colombia.
Armed with an M60 machine gun, likely looted from Colombian military stocks, and a Glock pistol with an extended magazine, the pair of PVS-7 night vision goggles are noticeable.
These are known to be used by guerrillas in small numbers. Possibly looted from Colombian military stocks, PVS-7s have been phased out since 2022, in favour of more modern NVGs. This could suggest the pair seen here have not been properly maintained for years.
The use of NVGs, and drones with this capability, by guerrillas/paramilitary groups presents a significant challenge for government forces.
This guerrilla was killed in late November in Catatumbo, during combat with rival FARC guerrillas. Slide 3 was posted by a mourning comrade of his, with the Angolan flag 🇦🇴 representing the black/red colours used by ELN. Slide 4 shows his face, dressed in the same clothing.
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