Helicopters, escorts and 200 PRF police: what the security will be like for COP-15 in MS
COP-15, scheduled for March 23-29 in Campo Grande, will implement extensive security measures, including the mobilization of 200 federal police officers for protecting dignitaries and managing traffic.
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.
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.
Woman is arrested with stolen car on Via Dutra, in Barra Mansa
A 22-year-old woman was arrested for driving a stolen vehicle on the Via Dutra highway in Barra Mansa, Brazil.
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 nearly 200 vials of weight loss medication on BR-262, in MG
A 40-year-old man was arrested with 196 vials of foreign-origin weight loss medications on BR-262 in Juatuba, Brazil.
VIDEO: Couple arrested by the PRF with 140 thousand dollars hidden in a car compartment in RS
A couple was arrested in Brazil with 140 thousand dollars hidden in a compartment in their car during a police inspection.
7 fighting cocks found in the trunk of a car and PRF arrests two men on BR-386
Two men were arrested while transporting seven fighting cocks and two hens under poor conditions on BR-386 in Brazil.
More than half a ton of irregularly transported cheese seized in stolen car in PI
A stolen car transporting over 600 kg of cheese was recovered in Picos, Piauí, along with an additional 150 kg of irregularly transported meat products.
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.
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.
PRF catches man carrying traffic sign removed from the edge of BR-365
A man was caught carrying a traffic sign that he claimed to have retrieved from the edge of BR-365 in Jequitaí, Brazil.
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.
Duo attempts to escape a supposed PRF blitz, loses control of the motorcycle, and falls into the bushes on BR-163 in Santarém
Two men were injured after crashing their motorcycle while trying to flee from what they thought was a police checkpoint in Santarém, Brazil.
Stolen car in Rio de Janeiro recovered on Via Dutra in Resende
A stolen vehicle from Rio de Janeiro was recovered by federal police on Via Dutra in Resende, showing signs of tampering.
Accident between truck, trailer, and car leaves three people injured on Via Dutra, in Piraí
An accident involving a truck, trailer, and car left three individuals injured on Via Dutra in Piraí, Brazil.
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.
Bus accident with two deaths on BR-251 went off the road in a straight stretch, says PRF
A serious bus accident on BR-251 in Brazil resulted in two fatalities and ten injuries, prompting an investigation by the Civil Police.
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 rescues three-year-old child by helicopter from Caruaru to hospital in Recife
The PRF transported a three-year-old boy from Caruaru to a Recife hospital after he suffered a seizure and respiratory failure following flu symptoms.
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.
Truck catches fire at PRF post on BR-381 in Itapeva; cargo valued at R$ 850 thousand was destroyed
A truck fire at a PRF post on BR-381 in Itapeva led to the destruction of goods worth approximately R$ 850,000.
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 operation seizes 27 wild animals and arrests 14 people for crimes against the environment in MA
The PRF operation in Maranhão led to the seizure of 27 wild animals and the arrest of 14 individuals for environmental crimes, focusing on the protection of fauna and flora.
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.
Slippery Track Causes Accident and Congestion on Dirt Road of BR-210 in Amapá
Heavy rains created slippery conditions on the BR-210, leading to multiple accidents and significant traffic congestion in Amapá, Brazil.
Two women are arrested with 10 kg of cocaine base hidden in a gasoline tank on the BR-381
Two women were arrested in Brazil after police found 10 kg of cocaine base hidden in a gasoline tank of their vehicle on the BR-381 highway.
PRF arrests two men with 40 bundles of base cocaine on Via Dutra, in Piraí
Two men were arrested on Via Dutra in Piraí, Brazil, after being found with 40 bundles of base cocaine.
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.
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.
Doctor who died in accident on BR-343 may have fallen from motorcycle while trying to change lanes, says PRF
A doctor named Edilson Carvalho de Sousa Júnior tragically died in a motorcycle accident in Teresina, Brazil, possibly due to losing control while changing lanes.
Sniffer dogs discover 120 kg of cocaine hidden in an iron ore load
A truck driver was arrested in Brazil after being caught transporting around 120 kg of cocaine hidden under a load of iron ore.
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.
Meeting with the PRF defines the installation of equipment for pedestrian crossing on BR-116
A pedestrian access equipment will be installed on BR-116 in Feira de Santana after residents called for more safety in the area.
Transformer weighing over 800 tons will pass through the region starting this Thursday
A massive transformer weighing more than 800 tons is scheduled to pass through the region beginning Thursday, crossing major roadways and affecting local traffic.
PRF arrests men and recovers stolen cargo vehicle parts on BR-251
Two men were arrested and electronic modules stolen from cargo vehicles were recovered on BR-251 in Montes Claros.
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.
Van involved in an accident with a truck was transporting students from UEG and Iesgo, says PRF
A van carrying university students from the State University of Goiás and Iesgo was involved in a collision with a truck in Formosa, Brazil, resulting in nine injuries.
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.