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A joint operation by Brazil's Federal Police and environmental agency Ibama has rendered 47 boats used for illegal gold mining unusable on the Madeira River.

Two targets of a Federal Police operation in Brazil have been indicted for alleged environmental crimes in the Chico Mendes Extractive Reserve.

Military police in Brazil's Rondônia state captured video of a jaguar during a routine patrol in an ecological station, highlighting the importance of environmental preservation.

Two men were caught engaging in illegal fishing and fined R$ 3,240 during an environmental operation in São Paulo state, Brazil.

An investigation into fraudulent environmental licenses in Bombinhas, Brazil, led to a Federal Police operation targeting irregular practices involving luxury real estate.

The Environmental Police in Brazil seized eight firearms during an operation aimed at combating illegal hunting in Northern Minas Gerais, resulting in one arrest.

Oulu police have concluded the preliminary investigation into the mussel devastation in Suomussalmi, estimating significant monetary losses due to environmental damage.

The Federal Police launched an operation to investigate fraud in construction permits in Bombinhas, a renowned tourist spot in Santa Catarina, Brazil.

The Oulu police have concluded the preliminary investigation of a suspected severe environmental crime that occurred in Hukkajoki, Suomussalmi, in summer 2024, with damages estimated at approximately 2.2 million euros.

Farmers in Brazil have reportedly generated over R$ 26 million through the illegal sale of fuel to support mining activities on indigenous land, leading to arrests and a federal investigation.

The Brazilian Federal Police have launched Operation Erisícton to dismantle an illegal logging and deforestation network in the Roosevelt Indigenous Land, resulting in significant environmental damage.

The Amapá Civil Police conducted Operation Cardume in the Cajari Extractive Reserve to combat environmental crimes such as predatory fishing.

A video reveals a site in Bonito de Minas, Brazil, where environmental police seized weapons during an operation against illegal hunting, leading to the arrest of three men.

The Brazilian Environmental Police seized 277 wild birds during an operation targeting illegal wildlife trade in Arapiraca and Maceió.

An ocelot cub was rescued by the Military Environmental Police at the Sanctuary of Santa Rita de Cássia in Cássia, MG, after it wandered into the church during a mass.

A 47-year-old driver was arrested in Cuiabá for transporting 340 kg of illegal fish without proper documentation.

Two men were arrested for illegal logging and obstructing a police investigation in Nova Ubiratã, Brazil, after they felled trees to prevent police access.

A man was fined R$ 1,500 by the Environmental Police for keeping wild birds in captivity in Presidente Prudente, SP.

The Federal Police of Brazil arrested a man during an operation targeting illegal mining activities in Colorado do Oeste, Rondônia.

A large alligator was rescued from a drain in Florianópolis, Brazil, after a coordinated effort by the fire department and environmental police.

Secret documents from the spycops inquiry reveal that senior police officers praised an undercover officer for lying to a court about his identity during the prosecution of environmental activists.

Six firearms were seized in a police operation targeting illegal hunting in Curral de Dentro, Brazil.

Five boats used for illegal gold mining were seized by the Federal Police in Iranduba, Brazil, during a joint operation with environmental and security bodies.

Brazil's Federal Police seized 1.5 tons of shark fins, including from endangered species, in Bahia during a joint operation targeting illegal activities.

Two men were caught with 29 kilograms of illegally caught fish during the breeding season, resulting in significant fines imposed by the Environmental Police in Brazil.

The Federal Highway Police in Brazil seized 337.3 cubic meters of illegal wood during an environmental protection operation in Sertão de Pernambuco.

A giant anteater was rescued by the Military Environmental Police after being found inside a shopping mall in Campo Grande, Brazil.

Three bodies, including that of a 15-year-old boy, were discovered in a camper van in the high mountains of Lithuania, linked to recent murders and raising significant security concerns.

Ibama and the Civil Police have destroyed two illegal sawmills operating in Senador José Porfírio, Pará, after discovering their illegal activities despite previous embargos.

The Environmental Police in Western São Paulo seized 2.2 kilometers of illegally installed fishing nets in two locations last Saturday.

A man was arrested by the Federal Highway Police in Brazil for illegally transporting approximately 30 wild birds in the trunk of his car.

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized protesters who clashed with police during demonstrations against the Winter Olympics amid growing concerns over housing and environmental issues.

In Milan, police clashed with protesters opposing the negative environmental impact of the Olympic Games.

Police clashed with protesters in Milan, Italy, during ongoing Winter Olympic events, responding to demonstrations about environmental impacts.

Environmental and economic protesters clashed with police in Milan during a demonstration against the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The Brazilian Federal Police and the National Indian Foundation have dismantled illegal gold mining operations in the Kayapó Indigenous Land, including destroying dredges and seizing equipment.

Protests in Milan against the Olympic Games led to tensions, clashes with police, and numerous arrests as demonstrators voiced concerns over the event's environmental and economic impact.

A protest march against the Winter Olympics in Milan led to confrontations between demonstrators and police, driven by concerns over environmental impact and urban sustainability.

Protests erupted in Milan against the Winter Olympics, with approximately 5,000 demonstrators clashing with police near the Olympic Village.

Italian police used tear gas and water cannon against protesters in Milan during the Winter Olympics, who were demonstrating against housing costs and environmental concerns.

The Environmental Battalion of the Amapá Military Police seized illegal substances, including drugs and unapproved medicines, during a routine inspection at a port in Santana.

A 93-year-old woman, Mimi Bing Øverli, refuses to pay her fine of 9600 NOK or serve a nine-day prison sentence for her environmental activism against tree-cutting in Oslo.

A man was killed in a clash with the Military Police in the Alto do Mateus neighborhood of João Pessoa, following the death of an environmental police officer the previous day.

The commander of the Environmental Police warns that keeping wild animals in homes is a common yet illegal practice in western Pará that poses health risks to humans and wildlife.

A police captain emphasizes the importance of public reporting in the fight against environmental crimes, reflecting on the emotional impact of animal welfare advocacy.

Sargento Flávio Ferreira, an environmental police officer, was fatally shot in João Pessoa as he arrived home off-duty.

An incident occurred on February 5, 2026, in Quito, where environmental activists clashed with police during a protest against a legislative initiative aimed at strengthening the mining and energy sectors.

An injured tapir was rescued by the Environmental Police Battalion in Vale do Anari, RO, after being found by residents who reported its injuries likely caused by a wild predator.

A family group was targeted in a police operation for being involved in a multimillion-dollar environmental crime and money laundering scheme related to the illegal timber trade in Cuiabá.

A 36-year-old farmer was fined over R$ 12,000 for mistreating animals and hindering the natural regeneration of native vegetation in Anhumas, SP, following a police investigation.