Mar 16 • 15:12 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

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.

On the afternoon of Sunday, October 15, the Federal Highway Police (PRF) apprehended fourteen .38 caliber revolvers that were found concealed in luggage on a bus journeying from Guajará-Mirim to Porto Velho, the capital of Rondônia. The incident occurred at kilometer 759 of BR-364, highlighting ongoing concerns about illegal firearms trafficking in the region. During the inspection, when questioned by the officers, a passenger initially claimed he was only carrying a backpack. However, upon searching the bus's cargo compartment, the officers discovered a significant number of firearms concealed within the stored luggage. This revelation points to the potential for criminal activity surrounding the transport of weapons between these areas, raising alarms about safety and enforcement in public transportation. The individual involved was arrested on charges of illegal possession of firearms and taken to the Central Flagrantes of the Civil Police in Porto Velho for further investigation. The incident underscores the challenges faced by law enforcement in combating illegal arms transport, which poses a threat not only to the local communities but also to broader public safety across Brazil.

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