1 THIRD GENERATION GANGS STRATEGIC NOTE NO. 48: “NOVO CANGAÇO” STYLE URBAN RAID IN GUARAPUAVA, PARANÁ (PR), BRAZIL Third Generation Gangs Strategic Note No. 48: “Novo Cangaço” Style Urban Raid in Guarapuava, Paraná (PR), Brazil John P. Sullivan, José de Arimatéia da Cruz, and Robert J. Bunker A gang of about 30 armed criminals attacked an armored car company’s place of business in Guarapuava, Paraná (PR) at approximately 2200 hours (10 PM), Sunday 17 April 2022. The quadrilha (gang) used “Novo Cangaço” tactics, including explosives, blockades, and the use of hostages as “human shields.” They directly confronted police in the early stages of the robbery/assault to inhibit their response activities. Weapon recovered in aftermath of Guarapuava robbery/assault. Source: Segurança Pública do Paraná.