Seized items totaled R $ 5.6 billion last year, according to a balance released by the corporation; In 2023, value was R $ 3.3 billion
Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski said on Wednesday (29.Jan.2025) that the PF (Federal Police) increased by 70% the number of seizures of goods and money from organized crime. The data is part of the work balance done by the corporation in 2024.
According to the survey, the seizures conducted by the PF resulted in the total amount of R $ 5.6 billion, 70% higher than the year 2023, when R $ 3.3 billion were seized.
For the minister, the increase in the number of seizures demonstrates that the corporation is decapitalizing organized crime in the country.
“These data not only demonstrate the success of operations, but also the direct impact on reducing the capacity of action of criminal factions in our country”he said.
Ricardo Lewandowski also highlighted the main investigations carried out by the agents, such as the completion of the inquiry that dealt with the death of the councilwoman (PSOL) and driver Anderson Gomes, in 2018.
“The elucidation of these crimes, which for years permeated Brazilian society with the sense of impunity, was another victory of the diligent work of the Federal Police”these.
Drug
An increase in the number of drug seizures was also recorded. Over last year, the PF seized 74.5 tons of cocaine, number 2.8% higher than in 2023. There was also a 15% increase in marijuana seizures and 20.7% in Ecstasy.
Environmental Crimes
The PF survey also shows a reduction in deforestation. Last year, a 30% drop in deforested areas throughout Brazil was registered from 16,500 km² in 2023 to 11,500 km² in 2024.
Firearms
The PF also registered a 11.6% drop in firearm registration emissions. In 2023, it was 28,402. Last year, 25,097 emissions were made.
Weapon size emissions fell 30% and went from 2,469 (2023) to 1,727 (2024).
According to the director general of the Federal Police, Andrei Rodrigues, the reduction occurred due to the policy adopted by the president’s government (PT) to restrict the granting of records, facilitated during the government (PL).
“We had a reduction in the firearm record and a reduction in the granting of firearm sizes, following the public policy determined by the Brazilian government, which we are the fulfillment.”he declared.
International cooperation
During the presentation of the data, Andrei Rodrigues also defended international cooperation to continue the fight against organized crime in Brazil, which involves ties with environmental crimes, drug trafficking, among others.
Rodrigues spoke about the election of delegate Valdecy Urquiza, held last year, to command the secretary general of Interpol, a group that brings together police professionals from various countries.
“We have to work outside our borders, with international cooperation, with integration, data exchange, information, experiences and training”he said.
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