The new legislation classifies two new types of crime related to obstruction of investigations and actions against organized crime
O sanctioned a new law that aims to strengthen the fight against in the country. The standard, already published this Thursday (30) and, therefore, in force, establishes more severe penalties for those who obstruct investigations and police actions against criminal organizations. The sanction comes amid a mega security operation in which seeks to contain violence and dismantle factions.
The new legislation makes obstructing actions against organized crime a crime, with penalties ranging from 4 to 12 years in prison, in addition to a fine. The measure applies to acts such as leaking confidential information to criminals or any other action that aims to disrupt the work of security forces.
Furthermore, the law expands protection to public servants who work directly in the fight against these organizations, extending the measure not only to operations in large urban centers, but also to agents who work in border regions, areas considered vulnerable to drug and weapons trafficking.
*With information from Igor Damasceno
*Report produced with the help of AI
