PRF seizes more than 4 thousand ammunition and supplies for refilling cartridges on BR-230, in Balsas Disclosure/PRF The Federal Highway Police (PRF) seized more than 4 thousand items related to ammunition during an inspection on the BR-230, in Balsas, in the south of Maranhão. The action took place on the afternoon of Wednesday (10), when the police found 1,900 ammunition of different calibers, 3,000 fuses and 1 kilo of gunpowder hidden in a hidden compartment of a vehicle. According to the PRF, the incident was recorded around 12pm, at km 368 of the highway, during an extensive patrol in the region. 📱Download the g1 app to see MA news in real time and for free The police approached a vehicle and identified contradictions in the information presented by the driver about the reason for the trip and the travel time. Given the differences, the team carried out a more detailed inspection of the car. During the inspection, the agents located a hidden compartment where ammunition and supplies used to reload cartridges were stored. Now on g1 When asked about the load, the driver informed that he would make deliveries to municipalities in the interior of Maranhão and that he would receive R$1,500 for transporting the material. According to the Federal Highway Police, evidence of the crimes of illegal possession of firearms and irregular trade in ammunition were initially identified. The driver, the vehicle and all the seized material were sent to the Balsas Civil Police Station, responsible for legal procedures and investigating the case. The PRF highlighted that the seizure reinforces the fight against illegal ammunition trade and contributes to reducing the circulation of this type of material, strengthening the safety of the population.