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PF carries out operation to investigate illegal extraction of wood and minerals on indigenous lands in Rondônia

FEDERAL POLICE Federal Police/Disclosure The Federal Police (PF) carried out, on Tuesday (7), an operation to investigate an illegal extraction of wood and minerals in the indigenous lands of Roosevelt and Parque...

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PF carries out operation to investigate illegal extraction of wood and minerals on indigenous lands in Rondônia
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FEDERAL POLICE Federal Police/Disclosure The Federal Police (PF) carried out, on Tuesday (7), an operation to investigate an illegal extraction of wood and minerals in the indigenous lands of Roosevelt and Parque Aripuanã, in the region of Espigão d'Oeste (RO). ?Download the g1 app to see RO news in real time and for free During the action, three search and seizure warrants issued by the Federal Court were executed, with support from the National Foundation of Indigenous Peoples (Funai). According to the investigation, a criminal group is suspected of exploiting natural resources in areas of the Union. The investigation indicates that two suspects had facilitated the entry of explorers into indigenous lands in exchange for payment. :

READ ALSO: R$8.47 billion auction will define the company that should take over water and sewage services in 40 municipalities in RO Arraial Flor do Maracujá will be held in August, in Porto Velho; check the dates According to the PF, the operation aims to gather documents, electronic devices and financial records that can help identify others involved and clarify the group's actions. Those investigated may be held liable for illegal extraction of forest resources on public lands, usurpation of Union assets, criminal association and money laundering.

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