Warrants were executed by the PF in Governador Valadares. Federal Police The Federal Police served two preventive arrest warrants and three search and seizure warrants in Nova Belém, East of Minas Gerais, during Operation Soteria, launched this Tuesday (14). Previously, the Federal Police press office had confirmed that the warrants had been executed in Governador Valadares, but later corrected the information to the city of Nova Belém. According to the PF, the action investigates threats and intimidation against witnesses, victims and complainants linked to an ongoing criminal case. The warrants were issued by the Guarantees Court of the First Federal Criminal Court of Montes Claros. ? Click here to follow the g1 Vales channel on WhatsApp According to the Federal Police, those investigated are already defendants in another criminal action, in which they are responsible, in theory, for the crime of promoting illegal migration. They had been arrested in February 2026 during a previous investigation, but were granted provisional release, conditional on compliance with precautionary measures. Videos trending on g1 After their release, according to the PF, the two allegedly started threatening witnesses and complainants linked to the process. The investigations indicate that the alleged threats were intended to embarrass the people involved and interfere with the production of evidence and the progress of the criminal action. According to the institution, the conduct caused fear among witnesses and victims, especially because of the political and economic power attributed to those investigated. During the searches, cell phones and documents were seized, which will be analyzed by the Federal Police. Those under investigation may be held liable for coercion during the process, a crime characterized by the use of violence or serious threats to promote their own interest or that of another person in an investigation or legal action, and criminal association. Other crimes may also be identified during investigations. READ ALSO: After the storm, teams continue work to remove trees and reduce risks in Governador Valadares Elderly people aged 81 and 93 are attacked by a swarm of bees in the Center of Galiléia Four people die in an accident between two cars on MG-111, in Ipanema; three were from the same family Videos from the East and Northeast of Minas Gerais See other news from the region at g1 Vales de Minas Gerais.