PF executes warrants in Manaus in an operation against a group that provided logistical support for illegal mining in the Amazon

According to information gathered by Rede Amazônica, two search and seizure warrants were carried out in Manaus by the Police Station for the Suppression of Crimes against the Environment.

In addition to the searches, the Federal Court ordered the blocking of assets and values ​​in excess of R$35 million, with the aim of containing the group's financial movements and guaranteeing the repair of environmental damage.

Illegal mining is the extraction of minerals without authorization from the State, carried out in prohibited areas. The activity occurs mainly in the Amazon, within indigenous lands and conservation units. It causes environmental destruction, contaminates rivers with mercury and threatens traditional communities.

According to investigations, the targets were involved in supplying inputs, transportation and operational support for ferries and dredgers involved in clandestine mineral extraction. The Federal Police are also investigating the occurrence of money laundering and concealment of assets obtained through the scheme.

According to the Federal Police, those under investigation may face charges of usurpation of Union assets, illegal extraction of mineral resources, environmental crimes and money laundering. If convicted, the combined sentences can reach 23 years in prison, without prejudice to the investigation of other crimes during the process.