Operation Eldorado was launched Wednesday to arrest suspected leaders of a scheme dealing in gold extracted from clandestine mines. The ring is said to have raised nearly BRL 6 billion.
In Sep. alone, 71.5 tons were seized. Operation Horus started in April 2019 and focuses on Brazil’s land borders. Over 800 agents have been mobilized across 14 states.
The investigated would have formed a criminal organization to clandestinely introduce into the country, through the Guaíra border, in Paraná, cigarettes smuggled from Paraguay.
“There is evidence of the illegal import of over 100 kilos of Venezuelan gold, in addition to the concealment of the origin of over [$5.7 million],” the Federal Police note states
The registration period for Brazilian tourist agencies seeking credentials to serve Chinese tourists started Tuesday (5), the Tourism Ministry reported. The step is a requirement imposed by the Asian country and may be completed online.