PRF makes largest seizure of rifles in agency's history after finding weapons in truck cabin carrying animal feed supplies in Paraná

Police reinforce highway inspections following mega-heist in Paraguay The Federal Highway Police (PRF) seized 26 rifles, 16 pistols and thousands of rounds of ammunition this Wednesday (17) during an operation on the BR-277, in Santa Terezinha de Itaipu, in western Paraná. The stretch is located near the border between Brazil and Paraguay. According to the corporation, this was the largest seizure of rifles in the agency's history.

Until then, the largest seizure had been in Rio de Janeiro, in August of 2020, when 22 were found. ✅Follow the g1 PR channel on WhatsApp According to the PRF, the weaponry was found in a truck carrying animal feed supplies, hidden in the cabin. The cargo was coming from Argentina and was destined for the state of Minas Gerais.

During the approach, the driver, 28 years old, became nervous, according to the corporation. Therefore, the officers decided to conduct a thorough inspection of the truck and, during the search, the man confessed he was transporting weapons.

PRF makes largest seizure of rifles in the corporation's history, in Paraná. João Marochi/RPC In total, the following were found: 26 rifles; 16 pistols, manufactured in Argentina, Austria, Turkey, and Brazil; 127 magazines; More than 5 thousand rounds of various calibers. "Among the weapons, the presence of two AK-47, which is a standard infantry weapon widely used by guerrilla groups, paramilitary forces, and criminal organizations, stands out", informed the PRF. The driver was arrested for the crime of international firearms trafficking, which carries a penalty of up to 16 years in prison. He was taken to the Federal Police in Foz do Iguaçu. Read also: Weather forecast: Paraná receives frost alert this last week of autumn; see where Show in Paraná: Luan Santana sees fan request poster and calls pregnant woman to stage for gender reveal Driver stopped for dinner: runaway semi-truck goes down street and hits poles, houses, and vehicles Most watched videos from g1 Paraná: Read more news in g1 Paraná.