More than 100 kilos of mercury are seized during an inspection on BR-319, in Amazonas A load of 108 kilos of mercury was seized during an inspection carried out this Friday morning (10) on BR-319, in Amazonas. The material was in a passenger car and was transported without authorization. There is still no information about the origin and destination of the cargo. According to police, the mercury was hidden in the trunk and divided into three containers. Mercury is highly toxic. By law, transport and sale can only be carried out with authorization from agencies, as determined by environmental legislation. ? Join the g1 AM channel on WhatsApp The driver was taken to the Judiciary Police. The case will be investigated and legal measures must be applied. More than 100 kilos of mercury are seized during inspections on BR-319, in Amazonas. Disclosure/PRF