Brazil's Federal Highway Police Seize Record 26 Rifles in Paraná Operation

Brazil's Federal Highway Police (PRF) conducted one of the largest firearms seizures in the country's history on the BR-277 highway near Foz do Iguaçu in Paraná state. Officers discovered 26 rifles hidden in a truck during a routine inspection in the border region. The operation took place on a section of the highway that is under intensive surveillance due to its proximity to the international border and associated trafficking risks. The seizure represents a significant success in the PRF's ongoing efforts to combat illegal arms trafficking, a persistent challenge in frontier areas of Brazil. The discovery underscores the strategic importance of highway checkpoints in disrupting smuggling networks that exploit border regions. Authorities have not disclosed additional details regarding the intended destination of the weapons or any arrests related to the seizure.