Police search homes of Vasco da Gama player and Vila Nova player
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 3:08 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Authorities in Espirito Santo searched the residence of Vasco da Gama striker David Corrêa on Monday as part of a probe into drugs and arms trafficking. The investigation centers on an alleged criminal structure referred to by law enforcement as the troop. Vasco da Gama confirmed it is cooperating with state police regarding the matter. Corrêa, a 30-year-old forward who recently scored in a victory against Cruzeiro, did not provide comments when leaving training. Police also identified Hayner Cordeiro, a right-back at Vila Nova, as an individual under investigation in connection with the same operation. No charges have been officially filed at this stage of the investigation as officials continue to collect evidence.
- •Police in Espirito Santo searched the home of Vasco da Gama striker David Corrêa.
- •The search is part of an ongoing investigation into drugs and arms trafficking.
- •Vila Nova right-back Hayner Cordeiro is also named in the police probe.
- •Vasco da Gama confirmed official collaboration with police investigators.
- •Corrêa remains active with the club following his appearance against Cruzeiro last Saturday.
- 3:08 PMYahoo Sports — Brazil police search Vasco da Gama striker’s home in connection with drugs, arms trafficking probe
"Brazilian police searched the home of a footballer of top-flight club Vasco da Gama in connection with a drugs and arms trafficking investigation, officials said Monday. The 30-year-old David Corrêa, one of the team's key players and known by fans as DVD, left the club's training ground in Rio de Janeiro without commenting on the case. “These investigations seek to gather elements to clear up crimes and dismantle the criminal structure under investigation,” Espirito Santo police said in a statement.
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