On Monday (4), Brazil’s Federal Highway Police (PRF) made the largest gold seizure in its history by intercepting a pickup truck carrying over 100 solid gold bars, totaling an astonishing 103 kg of the precious metal.
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The operation took place on highway BR-401, near Boa Vista (Roraima). During inspection, PRF agents identified hidden compartments in the vehicle where the gold bars were concealed.
According to current market rates, the seized gold exceeds the value of R$ 60 million (US$11 million), dealing a major blow to organized crime and the illegal extraction of natural resources.
The operation is part of the Amazon Plan: Security and Sovereignty (AMAS), a Federal Government initiative aimed at strengthening the fight against crime in the Amazon region, promoting security and the protection of national resources.
Source and images: Federal Highway Police, Instagram @prf. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
