Brazil’s Federal Police are expanding a program to trace the origin of gold recovered from illegal mining operations within the Amazon rainforest. Investigators announced the initiative is being broadened to include other nations seeking to evade stricter regulations. The goal is to identify and apprehend smugglers attempting to transport gold across borders. The expanded program utilizes advanced technology to verify the chain of custody of the precious metal, aiming to disrupt the flow of illicit gold. The Federal Police stated their objective is to combat the growing problem of illegal mining and related criminal activity within the region.
Credits: The Straits Times World News
