Through a collaborative effort between U.S. and Brazilian authorities, an elusive fugitive was finally brought to justice, serving as a stark reminder that the long arm of the law can reach even the most determined of criminals. Valdeci Passos-Soares, a 47-year-old Brazilian citizen, had evaded the authorities in his home country for years, believed to be involved in the lucrative and dangerous world of drug trafficking. Alongside his illicit drug activities, Passos-Soares was also wanted for the illegal possession of firearms ammunition, further compounding the threat he posed to public safet…