Federal Highway Police officer from PA is arrested on suspicion of receiving R$ 50,000 to take an exam for a candidate in the PM contest of Tocantins
A Federal Highway Police officer in Brazil has been arrested for allegedly accepting R$ 50,000 to sit an exam on behalf of a candidate in a military police recruitment test.
PRF recovers car stolen almost 20 years ago in Fortaleza
A vehicle stolen in 2007 in Fortaleza was recovered by the Federal Highway Police (PRF) in Caicó, Brazil, after nearly two decades.
Road Cinema Truck from the Federal Highway Police arrives in Petrópolis with traffic education actions
The Road Cinema Truck from Brazil's Federal Highway Police has arrived in Petrópolis to promote traffic safety education.
Suspects investigated for fraud in public contest are arrested by the PRF on BR-316 in Ouricuri
Two men suspected of involvement in a fraud related to a military police public contest in Tocantins were arrested by federal highway police in Ouricuri, Pernambuco.
PRF seizes 2,500 canisters of lança-perfume and other drugs on BR-116, in MG
The Brazilian Federal Highway Police seized a significant amount of drugs, including 2,500 canisters of lança-perfume, during a traffic stop in Teófilo Otoni, Minas Gerais.
PRF seizes 30 imported cell phones without invoices inside a car in São Sebastião
Federal Highway Police in Brazil seized 30 iPhones without invoices from a car in São Sebastião, Alagoas, after the driver tried to evade a checkpoint.
PRF seizes more than 1 ton of skunk in Balsas in the largest drug operation in MA
The Federal Highway Police seized over 1 ton of skunk during a major drug operation in Balsas, Maranhão, leading to the arrest of a driver.
PRF seizes about 5 kg of cocaine and arrests three people on BR-226, in Barra do Corda
The Federal Highway Police (PRF) seized approximately 5 kg of cocaine and arrested three individuals after stopping a suspicious vehicle on BR-226 in Barra do Corda, Brazil.
PRF seizes 14 revolvers on a bus on BR-364, in RO
Federal Highway Police in Brazil seized 14 .38 caliber revolvers hidden in luggage on a bus traveling from Guajará-Mirim to Porto Velho.
PRF seizes 210 m³ of illegal wood and rescues 137 birds during operation on highways in the Sertão
The Federal Highway Police (PRF) conducted the 'Sentinela' operation in the Sertão of Pernambuco, seizing illegal wood and rescuing numerous birds over a span of several weeks.
Man arrested with about 40 kilograms of drugs in Cristinápolis
A man was arrested in the municipality of Cristinápolis, Brazil, with 40 kilograms of drugs following a joint operation by civil police and federal highway police.
PRF seizes luxury wines valued at R$ 300 thousand in RS
The Federal Highway Police in Rio Grande do Sul seized a cargo of high-value wines worth nearly R$ 300,000, unlawfully imported from Uruguay.
Police arrest suspects connected to criminal group that killed retired federal highway police officer in Grande Natal
Brazilian police have arrested three suspects believed to be part of a criminal group responsible for the murder of a retired federal highway police officer.
Man with two arrest warrants for theft is detained by the Federal Highway Police in Petrolina
A man with two outstanding arrest warrants for theft was apprehended by the Federal Highway Police in Petrolina, Brazil.
Highway Police Threaten Strike if Government Does Not Advance Anti-Crime Fund
Federal highway police in Brazil have declared a state of alert over government inaction on a bill to establish a fund aimed at combating organized crime.
PRF intercepts truck and arrests man convicted of sexual abuse of a vulnerable person in Neópolis
Federal highway police in Brazil arrested a fugitive man convicted of sexual abuse of a minor after a traffic stop in Neópolis.
Nine tons of fish are seized in a truck in Bahia
The Federal Highway Police seized nine tons of improperly transported fish in Bahia, Brazil, due to lack of refrigeration and sanitary documentation.
More than half a ton of seafood transported in a van without refrigeration is seized in Recife
The Federal Highway Police seized 630 kilograms of seafood transported without refrigeration in a van in Recife, raising health concerns due to the lack of proper storage.
Almost 90 kg of marijuana seized from a car on BR-267 in Juiz de Fora
Nearly 90 kg of marijuana were seized by the Federal Highway Police in Brazil from a vehicle stopped on BR-267 in Juiz de Fora.
Federal Highway Police seizes over 11 kg of cocaine base hidden in car's panel on Via Dutra, in Piraí
The Federal Highway Police seized over 11 kg of cocaine base hidden in the panel of a car on Via Dutra in Piraí, Brazil.
Federal Highway Police seizes 37 ampoules of appetite suppressant in PE; the medication brand is prohibited in Brazil
The Federal Highway Police seized 37 ampoules of a banned appetite suppressant medication in Caruaru, Pernambuco, which was found hidden in the ceiling of an uncooled vehicle.
PRF seizes truck with over 250 fines and R$ 80,000 in debts on BR-470, in Bento Gonçalves
The Federal Highway Police seized a truck in Bento Gonçalves due to numerous outstanding fines and debts totaling over R$ 80,000.
More than 80 ampoules of tirzepatide brought from Paraguay found in perfumes on BR-280; three are detained
Three individuals were arrested for unlawfully transporting weight loss medications after being stopped by the Federal Highway Police in Brazil.
Mangrove parrot rescued on highway in the coastal region of Piauí; animal will be evaluated
A mangrove parrot was rescued by the Federal Highway Police in Piauí and will undergo veterinary evaluation in Teresina.
Three people are arrested with smuggled weight loss drugs and anabolic steroids on the highway in Quadra
Three individuals were arrested by the Federal Highway Police for smuggling weight loss medications and anabolic steroids on a highway in Brazil.
PRF seizes 100 ampoules and 'rejuvenating' pens without registration for sale in Brazil
The Federal Highway Police (PRF) seized 100 counterfeit ampoules of 'rejuvenating' pens without registration for sale in Brazil in the Federal District.
Maranhão records 13 arrests for violence against women during PRF’s Operation Lilac Alert
Maranhão state in Brazil recorded 13 arrests related to violence against women during Operation Lilac Alert by the Federal Highway Police.
PRF recovers vehicle registered as stolen in the Cristo Rei community, in Santarém
The Federal Highway Police (PRF) recovered a stolen vehicle in Santarém, Brazil, during a routine traffic stop.
Driver wanted for homicide while driving is arrested by the PRF in Santarém
A driver wanted for vehicular homicide was arrested by the Federal Highway Police in Santarém during a routine traffic check.
Man is arrested by the PRF suspected of assaulting a woman in the Cipoal community, in Santarém
A man was arrested in Cipoal, Santarém, by the Federal Highway Police for allegedly assaulting a woman on International Women's Day.
Operation rescues over 200 wild animals in Paraíba
The Federal Highway Police (PRF) rescued 245 wild animals in Paraíba during an operation targeting trafficking and mistreatment.
PRF seizes armored car of 'Sicário', accused of being part of Vorcaro's militia
The Federal Highway Police in Brazil seized an armored car belonging to Luiz Phillipi Machado de Moraes Mourão, known as Sicário, who was arrested for allegedly being part of a militia linked to banker Daniel Vorcaro.
Federal Police investigates suspect using main highway in Amapá for international drug trafficking
The Federal Police of Brazil is conducting an operation to investigate a suspect linked to international drug trafficking along the highway between Macapá and Oiapoque.
PRF seizes 202 ampoules used for weight loss in irregular transport on Dutra in Jacareí
The Federal Highway Police (PRF) seized 202 ampoules of a weight-loss medication being transported irregularly by a couple on the Dutra highway in Jacareí, Brazil.
Trio suspected of a series of robberies in Aracaju arrested by the PRF in São Cristóvão
Three men suspected of committing a series of robberies in Aracaju were arrested by the Federal Highway Police in São Cristóvão.
Police seize two loads of illegal wood valued at R$ 200,000 on BR-232; VIDEO
Federal highway police in Brazil seized illegal wood valued at R$ 200,000 during a routine check on BR-232 in Pernambuco.
Load of more than 3 tons of unfit cheese coming from PE is seized in PI
A shipment of approximately 3.5 tons of unfit queijo coalho cheese was seized by Brazil's Federal Highway Police in Picos, Piauí, during a routine inspection.
Three consecutive actions on BR-364 result in seizure of 12,000 packs of cigarettes in Acre
The Brazilian Federal Highway Police seized 12,000 packs of smuggled cigarettes during operations on BR-364 in Acre.
Young man arrested with cloned car on Via Dutra, in Barra Mansa
A young man was arrested on the Via Dutra highway in Barra Mansa for driving a cloned vehicle.
Driver Arrested with 3.4 kg of Drugs Hidden in Gift Box on Fernão Dias Highway
A 26-year-old driver was arrested with over 3 kg of drugs concealed in a gift-wrapped box on the Fernão Dias highway in Vargem, São Paulo.
PRF catches car with 18 goats piled up in Caruaru
Federal Highway Police in Brazil discovered 18 goats piled inside a locked vehicle, seven of which died due to suffocation.
Truck gets stuck after wooden bridge partially collapses in northern PI; section closed
A truck became trapped on a wooden bridge in Piripiri, northern Piauí, after the structure partially collapsed, leading to the closure of the section by the Federal Highway Police (PRF).
PRF action rescues 132 wild birds on BR 407 in Petrolina
The Federal Highway Police (PRF) rescued 132 wild birds being sold illegally on the margins of BR 407 in Petrolina, Pernambuco.
After escape, suspect of being part of cargo theft gang is arrested on Régis Bittencourt, SP
A suspect involved in a cargo theft gang was arrested in Cajati, São Paulo after a failed attempt to evade Federal Highway Police surveillance.
PRF recovers stolen excavator in Mato Grosso during operation on BR-163 in Santarém
A stolen excavator was recovered by the Federal Highway Police in Santarém, Brazil, during an operation based on information from local police regarding its transport.
VIDEO: PRF seizes more than 100 kg of marijuana in the trunk of a vehicle on BR-010, in Imperatriz
Over 100 kilograms of marijuana were seized by the Federal Highway Police in Brazil after two drivers failed to stop for a police check.
PRF finds R$ 2 million in cash hidden in a car in SC
The Federal Highway Police in Brazil discovered R$ 2 million in cash concealed in a vehicle during a routine check in Santa Catarina.
PRF seizes over 700 kg of drugs transported in truck cabin on BR-153 in Tocantins
A driver was arrested for drug trafficking on BR-153 in Araguaína, Tocantins, with over 700 kg of narcotics discovered in his truck cabin by the Federal Highway Police (PRF).
Expired licensing, lack of a seat, and spare tire: see car infractions that passed by PRF station with loud music and open door
A Brazilian influencer was fined for numerous vehicle infractions after being spotted by the Federal Highway Police with loud music and an open door.
PRF rescues homeless man in a risky situation on BR-104 after trip from Rio de Janeiro to Caruaru
A 36-year-old man was rescued by the Federal Highway Police in Caruaru, Brazil, after traveling from Rio de Janeiro in search of relatives, facing vulnerabilities along the way.