PF carries out operation in Rio to contain illegal weapons transfers to CACs

The second phase of the Federal Police's Operation Polarity carried out ten search and seizure warrants and one for temporary arrest this Wednesday (4). The purpose is to investigate a criminal scheme in the acquisition of firearms and ammunition intended for collectors, sports shooters and hunters (CACs).

The documents issued by the Federal Court were complied with in the municipalities of Rio das Ostras, Macaé, São Pedro da Aldeia, Araruama and Volta Redonda, in Rio de Janeiro. The operation had the support of the Military Police Internal Affairs.

The legal measures targeted two active military police officers, a Brazilian Navy soldier – who was arrested in the act for illegal possession of a firearm –, as well as others under investigation, suspected of participating in the scheme.

During the operation, seven rifles, a pistol, a revolver and a shotgun were seized, as well as electronic devices.

Irregularity

The measure determined by the Federal Court indicated that people interested in obtaining authorizations to acquire weapons and ammunition made undue payments directly to an outsourced employee, with the aim of obtaining the irregular release of the respective administrative processes, in disagreement with current legislation.