Civil Police of Rondônia PCRO The Civil Police of Rondônia carried out, this Friday (17), 18 search and seizure warrants against suspected members of an armed criminal organization investigated for illegally occupying a private farm in Nova Brasilândia d'Oeste (RO). ?Download the g1 app to see RO news in real time and for free. The warrants were served against 17 people and a company that, according to the Civil Police, was used to support the group's activities. The operation took place in Nova Brasilândia d'Oeste, Urupá, Cacoal, Ji-Paraná, Alvorada d'Oeste, Rolim de Moura and Castanheiras. According to the investigation, the suspects have occupied the property since 2021 and remained there even after court decisions ordered the repossession of the farm. According to the police, an association of rural producers was used to hide the group's activities. Investigations indicate that the suspects were responsible for: Coordinating the occupation; Carry out armed surveillance of the property; Capture new occupants; Marketing lots irregularly. READ ALSO: Assembly dismisses general secretary arrested in PF operation investigating 'rachadinha' in RO New law changes re-registration and paid reservation of police officers and military firefighters in RO In addition to the irregular occupation, the Civil Police reported that they found evidence of environmental crimes in the area. Among them are the deforestation of native vegetation, interventions in Permanent Preservation Areas (APP) and illegal extraction of forest products. During the operation, police officers seized documents related to the occupation of the property, electronic devices, firearms, ammunition, cash and other materials that should assist in the investigation. Weapons found in the operation of the PCRO Civil Police of Rondônia