Brazilian authorities conducted a major operation against illegal gold mining in the Amazon, targeting a criminal organization that laundered over 3 tonnes of illegally extracted gold using fraudulent documentation. The operation, centered in Para state, involved arrests, search warrants, asset seizures, and the suspension of companies and licenses. This crackdown highlights the ongoing struggle to combat illegal mining and its associated environmental and social impacts in the Amazon rainforest.
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Amazon Gold Bust: Brazilian Police Uncover Massive Illegal Mining Operation
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