Threats, theft of boats and drug trafficking are investigated in an isolated village in AC A death threat against an indigenous leader and the suspicion of a criminal organization operating in Aldeia Raimundo do Vale, in the Arara do Rio Cruzeiro do Vale Indigenous Land, in Porto Walter, in the interior of Acre, led an investigation team to go to the region. The investigation, carried out by the Public Ministry of Acre (MP-AC), involves allegations of threats against the chief, qualified theft of boats with engines, drug trafficking and possible promotion of a criminal organization. g1 contacted the indigenous leadership who preferred not to comment on the matter. ? Join the g1 AC channel on WhatsApp The MP team was in the village last Tuesday (14) to listen to leaders and residents of the region and gather information about the crimes being investigated. According to investigations, criminal groups are trying to control river channels in the region to guarantee routes used in transnational drug trafficking. The suspicion, according to the Public Prosecutor's Office, is that communities are subjected to a scenario of fear and that people in vulnerable situations may be being co-opted. Public Ministry investigates death threats against a chief, boat thefts and drug trafficking in Aldeia Raimundo do Vale, in Porto Walter Archive/MP-AC According to prosecutor Júlio César de Medeiros Silva, responsible for coordinating the action, the distance and isolation of the community required a logistical operation to move the team. "We had the support of two Ciopaer aircraft to get to the location. A plane from Rio Branco to Porto Walter and a helicopter from Porto Walter airport to the village", he explained. The promoter also highlighted that the use of aircraft allowed the team to quickly reach the community. “It was an operation from a logistical point of view to get to the location quickly,” he stated. READ ALSO: Report of invasion and threat leads to operation on indigenous land in the interior of Acre: 'A lot of tension' Funai will have to restructure care for indigenous people in the Juruá Valley, decides Justice After lack of air transport, MPF turns to Justice to avoid collapse of indigenous health in Acre During the visit, statements were collected and possible perpetrators of the crimes investigated were identified. The data must be used in the preparation of a technical report and in further investigations, which must also rely on information from the Civil Police and intelligence data on the possible presence and activity of criminal factions in the region. Investigations must continue with the sharing of information between bodies responsible for the safety and protection of indigenous peoples. In addition, integrated actions are also planned with the Federal Public Ministry (MPF) and the National Foundation of Indigenous Peoples (Funai) to monitor and pacify the area. “The Army commander contacted me, saw the repercussion of the demand and the Army has also made itself available to assist with this demand”, said the prosecutor about the agency's interest in collaborating with the actions after becoming aware of the situation. Review Acre’s news programs