Operation Sumaúma II rescues 59 wild animals and seizes weapons and drugs on federal highways
Quick Look
The Federal Highway Police (PRF) rescued 59 wild animals and seized weapons, ammunition and amphetamines during Operation Sumaúma II, which aims to combat environmental crimes on federal highways.
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Why It Matters
Operation Sumaúma II is part of a national strategy to combat environmental crimes and police training.
During the operation, 59 live wild animals were rescued. The PRF also reported that other animals found in an irregular situation were also handled by the teams during inspections.
Agents seized two firearms, ammunition and 47 amphetamine pills, known as “rivets”. A vehicle with signs of tampering was also recovered.
The actions took place on different stretches of federal highways in the state and focused on combating wildlife trafficking, irregular transport of forest products, illegal extraction and transport of wood and other practices related to environmental crimes.
According to the PRF, Operation Sumaúma II is part of a national strategy to combat environmental crimes. The action also seeks to expand police training to identify and repress this type of practice on federal highways.
Open Questions
- What was the specific state of the federation where the operation took place?
- How many people were detained during the action?
