Together with the civil police of Mato Grosso do Sul, the civil police of Santa Catarina carried out an operation on Tuesday morning (7) to execute search and seizure warrants in the municipality of Xasim, in the west of Santa Catarina.
The police operation in Xasima is the result of an investigation launched by the civil police of Mato Grosso do Sul, which investigates crimes related to murder, criminal organizations and money laundering.
According to delegate Wagner Papini, in charge of the action in Haxim, the aim of the operation was to find and confiscate precious stones that would be used to hide and disguise the illicit origin of resources obtained by criminals. In addition, the police were also looking for documents and electronic equipment that proved the financing of illegal activities.
The police chief did not disclose the number of warrants issued or the names of the targets of the operation. It is also not specified whether there were any arrests or seizures during the searches. The department said it would not provide any additional details about the case so as not to interfere with the ongoing investigation.
Source: Ndmais