In many cases, the destruction of seized private property is questioned by various sectors of society, which consider this practice a violation of citizens' rights and an inefficient measure to combat crime. However, through a virtual session unanimously among the ministers, actions were taken presented by the Sustainability Network party and by the Attorney General's Office (PGR) against the law state.
For the rapporteur, Minister Luís Roberto Barroso, the state law "invades" the exclusive competence of the Union and limits the effectiveness of environmental inspection. After all, a federal law, the Environmental Crimes Law, provides for the destruction of seized products and equipment.
Illegal mining of Yanomami land
This decision comes precisely after the federal government carried out a series of actions to remove illegal mining from the Land. Yanomami. Teams from Ibama, the National Foundation for Indigenous Peoples (Funai) and the National Public Security Force destroyed a helicopter, a plane, a bulldozer and structures that served as logistical support to the mines.
Another measure was created this week, where a physical barrier was installed in the river to inspect vessels leaving the mines. In addition, the airspace of the indigenous territory will be closed again from April 6th.
The Yanomami are an indigenous people who live in the Amazon region, on the border between Brazil and Venezuela. They are considered one of the largest indigenous groups in South America, with an estimated population of around 35,000 people.
Unfortunately, the Yanomami have faced many challenges over the years. They were victims of invasions by prospectorsillegals on their lands, which caused damage to the environment and affected the health and well-being of the population.
