Brazil soccer star tied to violent gangs who attacked police last year

By Bradley Brooks, AP
Thursday, June 3, 2010

Brazil soccer star Adriano tied to Rio drug lord

RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian prosecutors say there are “strong indications” soccer star Adriano transferred money to a notorious drug lord held responsible for attacking a police helicopter last year.

State prosecutors said in an e-mailed statement that after taking a deposition from Adriano, they would request permission to examine the player’s bank accounts and telephones.

Prosecutors say they are focusing on the alleged transfer last December of $33,000 from Adriano to a drug lord wanted by police.

Officials are also looking into conspiracy to sell illegal drugs and the possession of unlawful weapons by organized crime groups as part of the investigation; there was no indication Adriano was involved in those aspects of the case.

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