Money laundering in charcoal and operation against illegal quartz extraction: see the most read of the week
The article highlights the week's most-read news including a money laundering scheme related to charcoal and operations against illegal quartz extraction in Northern Minas.
Police arrest suspects in illegal mining and seize machinery in Rondônia
An operation in Rondônia led to the arrest of suspects involved in illegal cassiterite extraction with machinery also confiscated by authorities.
Operation targets illegal charcoal scheme in MG and leads to the blocking of over R$ 55 million
An operation by the Civil Police of Minas Gerais has uncovered an illegal charcoal extraction and sales scheme, resulting in the freezing of over R$ 55 million in assets and the suspension of the involved companies' activities.
Operation of the Federal Police and ICMBio targets illegal quartz extraction in Northern Minas
The Federal Police of Brazil, in cooperation with ICMBio, launched "Operation Nascentes Livres" to combat illegal quartz extraction in Northern Minas.
Ibama agents ambushed during operation against illegal extraction in the Tenharim-Marmelos Indigenous Territory in Amazonas
Agents from Ibama were ambushed during an operation against illegal logging in the Tenharim-Marmelos Indigenous Territory in Amazonas, Brazil.
Around 50 climate activists prosecuted after peat protests at Grimsås moss
Around 50 climate activists face charges for illegal trespass following protests against peat extraction in Sweden's Grimsås moss.
The Prosecutor's Office sues Ecological Transition to demand that 250 farmers repair the damage caused to Doñana by water theft
The National Prosecutor's Office in Spain is suing the Ministry of Ecological Transition for failing to demand that 250 farmers repair environmental damage caused by illegal water extraction from the Doñana National Park.
VIDEOS: Acre Journal 1st edition this Wednesday, March 4, 2026
The Acre Journal's latest edition covers a range of topics including threats, illegal data extraction, and political developments in Brazil.
Federal Police operation shuts down illegal gold mining and arrests one person in the Tocantins
A Federal Police operation in Tocantins, Brazil, targeted illegal gold mining, resulting in the arrest of one individual and the seizure of mining equipment.
MPF denies agreement with garimpeiro for continuing to explore minerals in the Sararé Indigenous Land (MT)
The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) in Brazil unanimously rejected an agreement with a garimpeiro under investigation for allegedly continuing illegal mineral extraction in the Sararé Indigenous Land.
The water theft on their estate next to Doñana brought the Alba family "illegal" profits of over 5 million euros
The Alba family illicitly profited more than 5 million euros from illegal water extraction on their estate in Aznalcázar, Spain.
The airline Air Côte d'Ivoire is a victim of a cyberattack
Air Côte d'Ivoire has reported a cyberattack that involved the illegal extraction of sensitive data, raising concerns over passenger security.
Operation combats illegal gold extraction in the environmental protection area of Parauapebas, PA
A joint operation in Parauapebas targeted illegal gold mining activities in an environmental protection area, leading to arrests and environmental damage assessments.
Federal Police seizes cars in São João del Rei during operation against illegal mining in Brazil
The Federal Police in Brazil seized two cars in São João del Rei during an operation targeting a criminal organization involved in the illegal extraction and commercialization of cassiterite.
Federal Police blocks more than R$ 400 million in operation against illegal mineral extraction in Amapá and other states
The Federal Police of Brazil conducted an operation blocking over R$ 400 million related to illegal extraction of cassiterite, leading to several arrests and searches in multiple states.
22-Meter 'Huachitúnel' Discovered in Tepetitlán, Hidalgo; Hidden Passage Connected to Pipelines
Authorities have uncovered a 22-meter underground tunnel in Tepetitlán, Hidalgo, believed to be used for the illegal extraction of hydrocarbons.
Conagua closes two illegal wells in BCS; 120 water trucks were extracted daily
The National Water Commission (Conagua) temporarily closed two illegal water extraction sites in Baja California Sur that were siphoning off 120 water trucks daily.
Moraes' Wife Takes Defense of Mining Entrepreneur Lucas Kallas at the Supreme Court
Viviane Barci de Moraes, the wife of Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes, has taken on the defense of mining businessman Lucas Kallas in a case concerning illegal iron ore extraction.
Mario Mamić released from prison
Mario Mamić, convicted for illegal money extraction from Dinamo, has been granted conditional release after serving ten months in prison.
Prayagraj: Girl Kidnapped, Then Eggs Extracted
A shocking case has emerged in Prayagraj where a minor girl was kidnapped and underwent illegal egg extraction at an IVF center, leading to the arrest of five individuals involved in the scheme.