The Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) is the largest criminal organisation in Brazil. It has 30,000 members 9,000 of whom are in prison. In a daring move, the organisation has waived its monthly membership fee and begun an “adopt a brother” scheme to entice newcomers.
The organisation wants to beef up its membership so that it could be better equipped to wage war on rival gangs.
According to findings, PCC controls most of the country’s cocaine market and many prisons.
Police investigations revealed that PCC leaders were concerned that they did not have enough numbers to challenge gangs in more remote areas of Brazil. By offering a $250 monthly discount and urging members to invite friends to join the organisation, they hope that 30 newcomers a day will join.
With over 12 million Brazilians unemployed after a recession, many youths have turned to gangs. This has caused violent crime to soar.
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