Operation Peso Bruto is underway in Cuiabá, launched by the Federal Police this morning (4) with the aim of deepening investigations related to the irregular extraction of mineral resources and the alleged usurpation of Union assets in the municipality of Rosário Oeste (104 km from Cuiabá), in Mato Grosso.
PF targets illegal limestone extraction scheme that caused losses of more than R$3 million to the Union in MT
Operation Peso Bruto is underway in Cuiabá, launched by the Federal Police this morning (4) with the aim of deepening investigations related to the irregular extraction of mineral resources and the alleged usurpation of Union assets in the...
According to a previous survey, more than 34 tons of limestone were extracted in violation of legislation, a fact that may have caused losses of more than R$3 million to the Union. Sources confirmed that three search and seizure warrants were issued, which are being carried out by federal agents in the capital of Mato Grosso.
- The addresses visited by the police were: Monreale building, located in Estevão de Mendonça, in Bairro Quilombo; Américan Diamond building, located on Avenida Brasília, Bairro Jardim das...
- Court orders aim to collect documents, electronic equipment, accounting records and other evidentiary elements of interest to the investigation.
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The investigations indicate that mining activities were carried out in violation of the limits authorized by mining titles and current environmental licenses. According to a previous survey, more than 34 tons of limestone were extracted in violation of legislation, a fact that may have caused losses of more than R$3 million to the Union.
Sources confirmed that three search and seizure warrants were issued, which are being carried out by federal agents in the capital of Mato Grosso. The addresses visited by the police were: Monreale building, located in Estevão de Mendonça, in Bairro Quilombo; Américan Diamond building, located on Avenida Brasília, Bairro Jardim das Américas; and one on Avenida Haiti, also in Jardim das Américas.
Court orders aim to collect documents, electronic equipment, accounting records and other evidentiary elements of interest to the investigation.
The investigations began after the identification of mineral exploration outside the authorized limits. Subsequently, administrative inspections, geospatial analyzes and expertise carried out by the Federal Police corroborated the existence of mining activity in an irregularly explored area, with consequences for the Union's mineral heritage and the environment.
During the investigation, evidence was identified that irregular activity occurred over a significant period, involving the extraction of a significant volume of limestone. The ongoing investigations seek to clarify the individual participation of those investigated, the extent of the economic benefit obtained, the possible continuity of the conduct and the existence of others involved or beneficiaries of the illicit activity.