On a Tuesday afternoon, the Federal Highway Police (PRF) successfully recovered a stolen excavator in Santarém, Pará, during an operation on BR-163. The recovery took place at approximately 3 PM after officers received tips from the 10th Battalion of the Military Police and the Civil Police of Mato Grosso. The tip indicated that the excavator, which had been reported stolen from the city of Jaciara, was being unloaded from a flatbed truck in a rural area adjacent to the highway.

Upon arriving at the specified location, the PRF officers discovered both the excavator and the truck used for its transportation. The operatives involved in the incident, including the excavator operator and the vehicle driver, were approached for questioning. The authorities confirmed that the excavator was indeed the one reported as stolen by examining its identifying features, as provided in the police report aimed at recovering vehicles that were unlawfully taken.

This incident underscores the collaboration between different law enforcement agencies, as effective communication between the PRF and police departments in Mato Grosso led to the successful recovery of stolen property. The operational success not only emphasizes the importance of inter-agency cooperation but also serves as a deterrent to such criminal activities, showcasing the capabilities and vigilance of the Federal Highway Police in securing road safety and protecting property rights in Brazil's western region.