Army Operations in the Amazon Dismantle Trafficking, Illegal Mining, and Smuggling

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 20/04/2025 at 07:53

Updated on 20/04/2025 at 10:16

Créditos: CCOMSEX/Agência Brasil

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Amazon Military Command Intensifies Actions Against Crimes in the Forest and Reinforces Presence in Strategic Border Regions, With Million-Dollar Seizures and Support for Indigenous Communities

The Brazilian Army has increased its presence on the borders of Western Amazon and recorded, only in the first quarter of 2025, an impact of R$ 143.2 million in seizures and losses to crimes. The operations are conducted by the Amazon Military Command (CMA) in difficult-to-access regions, reinforcing the fight against illegal mining, drug trafficking, smuggling, and environmental crimes.

Integrated Actions in Four Amazon States

More than 4,200 military personnel participated in the actions, carried out in strategic points of the states of Acre, Amazonas, Rondônia, and Roraima.

The operations were supported by land, river, and air logistics, in addition to cooperation between the Army and agencies such as the Federal Police, IBAMA, ICMBio, FUNAI, PRF, National Force, and state secretariats.

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Among the materials seized are 1,414.5 kg of skunk, 30 kg of cocaine base, 33 dredges, 323 motors, and 67 generators used in mining, in addition to 42.4 tons of cassiterite.

Also collected were 33 firearms and restricted-use ammunition, 30 vehicles, including excavators, ATVs, and vessels, as well as 35,000 liters of fuel. The cash seized amounts to R$ 24 million.

The fines imposed exceeded R$ 236,000, and the lost profits from illegal activities were estimated at over R$ 25 million.

In addition to directly confronting crime, the CMA also promotes humanitarian actions. Among them are the transportation of vaccines, medical care in hard-to-reach areas, support for Indigenous health, and the delivery of basic resources to communities.

Operation Catrimani II is ongoing with a focus on the de-intrusion of the Yanomami Indigenous Land. The mission will ensure respect for the territory and rights of Indigenous peoples, with joint participation from civil and environmental forces such as FUNAI and ICMBio.

Sovereign Presence and Forest Protection

The CMA also maintains a permanent presence with the support of Jungle Infantry Brigades in São Gabriel da Cachoeira, Tefé, Boa Vista, and Porto Velho.

The actions reinforce the defense of the borders and the preservation of the forest, reaffirming the Army’s role as guarantor of law and national sovereignty in the Amazon.

With information from Defense in Focus.

Army Operations in the Amazon Dismantle Trafficking, Illegal Mining, and Smuggling

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