Fake course for reserve sergeants was used to buy weapons

Agents from the Specialized Weapons, Ammunition and Explosives Police Station (Disarmament), with support from the Brazilian Army, dismantled a criminal scheme that simulated training courses for reserve sergeants to falsify military documents and allow the irregular purchase of firearms.

In the action, two men were arrested and a third remains at large. Five pistols and a rifle were seized, in addition to dozens of falsified documents.

The investigations showed that the group organized fake preparatory courses, with face-to-face classes and exams, to give the appearance of legality to the participants' training.

In the end, military identification cards and weapons purchase authorizations were provided with forged signatures from Army officers. The documents were used to purchase weapons in accredited commercial establishments.

Criminals also forged Firearm Registration Certificates (CRAF), necessary to remove weapons from weapons sales stores.

The investigation identified the purchase of five weapons, valued at approximately R$50,000, including four .40 caliber pistols, a 9 mm pistol and a 5.56 mm caliber rifle.

Some of the weapons were still in commercial establishments when the scheme was discovered, which made it possible to prevent delivery to buyers.

Investigation

The investigations began two months ago, after the arrest of a man who acquired a pistol using false documentation.

From this case, agents identified other purchases made with documents that showed the same pattern of forgery.

The Brazilian Army confirmed that the weapons acquisition documents and authorizations were false.

In addition to the first arrest in the act, two other criminals were arrested during the action.

Investigations continue to identify those responsible for organizing the courses, producing falsified documents and other possible parties involved.

In addition to the temporary arrest warrants issued, the Rio Court determined that the five weapons seized could be used by the Civil Police.