This Monday (4), the Federal Highway Police (PRF) made the largest gold seizure of its history, when intercepting a pickup with over 100 bars of massive gold, totaling impressive 103 kg of precious metal.
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The approach occurred on the BR-401 highway, near Boa Vista (RR). During the inspection, PRF agents identified hidden compartments in the vehicle where the bars were hidden.
According to the current quotation of the market, the gold seized exceeds R $ 60 million (US $ 11 Million), representing a hard blow against organized crime and the illegal extraction of natural resources.
The operation is part of the Amazonian plan actions: security and sovereignty (AMAS), an initiative of the federal government aimed at strengthening the fight against crime in the region of the Legal Amazon, promoting security and protection of national resources.
Source and Images: Federal Highway Police, Instagram @prf. This content was created with the help of AI and revised by the editorial team.
