The officers intercepted a vehicle in Altamira (Pará) and discovered a concealed compartment containing 13 kilograms of gold, with an estimated value exceeding USD 2 million. The driver was unable to provide documentation proving the legal origin of the material, leading to his arrest and further investigation by judicial authorities.

Earlier this year, PRF officers from key locations across Pará had participated in the “Rotas do Minério” training, a joint initiative with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) focused on mineral inspection, advanced search techniques and the identification of illicit activities linked to illegal gold transport.