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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 26 • 21:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 18:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 18:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 18:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 25 • 16:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 13:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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.

Feb 25 • 13:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

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).

Feb 25 • 12:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 25 • 10:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Feb 24 • 15:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Car that went viral for passing a PRF post with loud music and open door is seized in Anápolis

A vehicle that became famous for passing a Federal Highway Police (PRF) post with loud music and an open door was seized in Anápolis, Brazil, due to multiple irregularities.

Feb 24 • 11:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Stolen car in Açailândia recovered by PRF on highway in Maranhão

The Federal Highway Police in Brazil recovered a stolen vehicle during a routine inspection on BR-010 in Maranhão.

Feb 23 • 18:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Wanted for homicide is arrested after fleeing a federal road block and crashing a stolen car into three vehicles

A 25-year-old man wanted for homicide was arrested after fleeing a police roadblock in Recife and crashing a stolen car into multiple vehicles.

Feb 23 • 14:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF seizes 50,000 packs of Paraguayan cigarettes valued at R$ 250,000 on BR-232

The Brazilian Federal Highway Police seized a large shipment of 50,000 packs of illegal Paraguayan cigarettes during a routine inspection on BR-232.

Feb 23 • 12:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF seizes two submachine guns and a revolver inside a bus on BR-116 in Manhuaçu

The Federal Highway Police in Brazil seized two submachine guns and a revolver from a bus traveling on BR-116 in Manhuaçu, leading to the arrest of a 61-year-old man for illegal possession of firearms.

Feb 22 • 17:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF seizes R$ 350,000 in cash from bus passenger on Via Dutra

The Federal Highway Police seized approximately R$ 350,000 in cash from a bus passenger on Via Dutra after a report of a missing backpack.

Feb 21 • 17:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man is arrested and stolen car is recovered by the Federal Highway Police in Serra das Araras, in Piraí

A 42-year-old man was arrested, and a vehicle previously reported stolen was recovered by the Federal Highway Police in Piraí, Brazil.

Feb 20 • 19:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 2,000 people were monitored by the PRF on highways in Acre during the Carnival Operation

Over 2,000 individuals were monitored by the Federal Highway Police (PRF-AC) during the 2026 Carnival Operation in Acre.

Feb 20 • 16:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Accident between car and motorcycle leaves one injured on BR-304 in Mossoró

A woman was injured in a collision between a car and a motorcycle on BR-304 in Mossoró, Brazil, on the morning of Friday, October 20.

Feb 20 • 15:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cargo with weight-loss pens, cell phones, and appliances seized by the PRF in Southern Piauí

The Federal Highway Police (PRF) intercepted a truck carrying weight-loss pens, cell phones, appliances, and a video game in Piauí, revealing issues with legal compliance regarding purchases made in Paraguay.

Feb 20 • 13:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal highways in MG register 22 deaths during Carnival, says PRF

The Brazilian Federal Highway Police reported 22 fatalities and 164 injuries during the Carnival 2026 operations on federal highways in Minas Gerais.

Feb 19 • 21:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF reports increase in accidents and deaths on the roads during Carnival

The Federal Highway Police (PRF) in Brazil reported a significant rise in accidents and fatalities during the Carnival period compared to the previous year.

Feb 19 • 15:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival 2026: eight deaths recorded on federal highways in Bahia, doubling compared to last year, says PRF

The Brazilian Federal Highway Police (PRF) reported eight fatalities on federal highways in Bahia during the Carnival 2026 operations, marking a significant increase compared to last year.

Feb 19 • 13:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF registers seven deaths from accidents and nearly a thousand high-speed infractions during Carnival, in PB

Seven deaths were recorded on Paraiba roads during Carnival, along with nearly a thousand speed violations.

Feb 19 • 13:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Carnival Operation: PRF records 11 accidents and two deaths on federal highways in Pará

The PRF reported 11 traffic accidents and two fatalities during the Carnival Operation in Pará, conducted from February 13 to 17.

Feb 19 • 11:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF seizes anabolic steroids, weight loss medications, and iPhones hidden in car in Ceará

Federal Highway Police (PRF) in Brazil seized a load of anabolic steroids, weight loss drugs, and illegal electronics from a car in Ceará, with three men arrested during the operation.

Feb 18 • 20:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF vehicle overturns during pursuit of stolen car in Altamira, Pará

A Federal Highway Police car overturned during a chase of a stolen vehicle in Altamira, Brazil, but the officers escaped unharmed.

Feb 18 • 15:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF: AL registers one death and over 70% drop in accidents during carnival compared to 2025

Alagoas experienced a significant reduction in traffic accidents during Carnival 2026, with only one fatality and four accidents reported.

Feb 18 • 12:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF seizes 'super marijuana' suitcase inside bus on BR-070 in MT

The Federal Highway Police (PRF) seized approximately 16.4 kilograms of drugs hidden in a suitcase inside a bus during an inspection on BR-070 in Poconé, Brazil.

Feb 16 • 18:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bus company transporting rural workers operated illegally, says PRF

The PRF reported that RD Viagens, the bus company involved in a deadly accident transporting rural workers, was operating without the necessary inter-state authorization.

Feb 16 • 15:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus with workers from MA that overturned on BR-153 was not allowed to make interstate trip, says PRF

A bus carrying rural workers from Maranhão that overturned in São Paulo was operating without the necessary authorization for interstate travel, according to the Federal Highway Police.

Feb 16 • 15:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF captures illegal lobster cargo during closed season and arrests driver in RN

The Federal Highway Police in Brazil seized an illegal lobster shipment during a closure period, arresting the driver transporting it.

Feb 15 • 16:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Highway Police seizes smuggled medications on Via Dutra, in Itatiaia

The Federal Highway Police seized smuggled foreign medications in Itatiaia, Brazil, during a routine patrol operation.

Feb 15 • 15:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF studies the construction of a new post on BR-040, in Serra de Petrópolis

The Federal Highway Police in Brazil is considering building a new operational unit on BR-040 to enhance road safety and policing in the region.

Feb 14 • 21:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF seizes 213 kg of skunk inside a refrigerated truck on BR-135, in Peritoró

The Federal Highway Police in Brazil seized 213 kg of skunk from a refrigerated truck during a patrol on the BR-135 highway in Peritoró, Maranhão.

Feb 14 • 19:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Without headlights and plates and with bald tires, truck seized on road in RN

A truck without plates, headlights, and with bald tires was seized by the Federal Highway Police in Brazil.

Feb 13 • 21:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motorcyclist arrested after fleeing from PRF and hitting a woman in Feira de Santana

An 18-year-old motorcyclist was arrested after fleeing from the Federal Highway Police and running over a 54-year-old woman in Feira de Santana, Brazil.

Feb 13 • 19:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF fulfills two arrest warrants during approaches on BRs 010 and 222, in the interior of Maranhão

Federal Highway Police in Maranhão executed two arrest warrants during routine inspections along BR-010 and BR-222.

Feb 13 • 18:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF establishes traffic restrictions for certain cargo vehicles on single lanes in MA

Due to increased traffic flow during the Carnival holiday, the PRF has imposed restrictions on certain cargo vehicles on single-lane roads in Maranhão.

Feb 13 • 13:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver caught at 183 km/h exceeded the speed limit of BR-343 by more than 80%

A driver was caught speeding at 183 km/h on the BR-343 in Piauí, significantly exceeding the legal limit.

Feb 13 • 12:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gang suspected of committing series of thefts in Bahia cities dismantled by the PRF in Feira de Santana

A gang involved in a series ofqualified thefts in Bahia was dismantled by the Federal Highway Police, recovering stolen electronics and cash.

Feb 12 • 22:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Driver caught driving at 183km/h on a stretch of BR-343 and may have driving license suspended

A driver was caught speeding at 183km/h on BR-343, exceeding the speed limit by over 50% and facing substantial fines and possible license suspension.

Feb 12 • 19:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF seizes 15 kg of cocaine shaped like plates on BR-316, in Pará

Federal Highway Police seized 15.4 kg of cocaine shaped like plates in Pará, Brazil.

Feb 12 • 19:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Highway Cinema Truck arrives in São Luís with free traffic education program

The Federal Highway Police's traveling cinema truck is in São Luís to provide free traffic education from February 13 to 17.

Feb 12 • 18:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF reveals security scheme for the roads of Alagoas during Carnival 2026; check it out here

The Federal Highway Police (PRF) is implementing a security scheme for the 2026 Carnival in Alagoas, focusing on monitoring road safety and preventing alcohol-related accidents.

Feb 12 • 17:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Duo arrested with smartphones hidden in car in the interior of SP

Two men were arrested in Ourinhos, São Paulo, with over 50 smartphones hidden in the lining of their car by the Federal Highway Police (PRF).

Feb 12 • 12:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PRF seizes a shipment of 1,600 packs of smuggled cigarettes in Greater Natal

The Federal Highway Police (PRF) seized a shipment of 1,600 packs of smuggled cigarettes worth approximately R$ 16,000 in Parnamirim, Brazil.

Feb 11 • 20:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MG is the state with the most accidents, deaths, and injuries on federal highways, says PRF

Minas Gerais was the state with the highest number of accidents, deaths, and injuries on federal highways in Brazil in 2025, according to the Federal Highway Police (PRF).

Feb 10 • 20:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Domestic violence case in bakery ends with suspect arrested by the PRF in Maranhão

A 42-year-old man was arrested after allegedly assaulting a 39-year-old woman in a bakery near a carnival event in Timon, Maranhão.

Feb 10 • 17:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Number of accidents on federal highways in Paraíba increases in 2025, says PRF

The incidence of accidents on federal highways in Paraíba rose in 2025, according to a report from the Federal Highway Police (PRF).

Feb 9 • 18:28 UTC

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