crossborderoperation

Interpol-Led Operation Nets Nearly 200 Arrests in Amazon Illegal Gold Mining Sweep

A coordinated cross-border operation across Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname has led to nearly 200 arrests in the Amazon region targeting illegal gold mining. INTERPOL, EU agencies, and Dutch environmental units assisted, seizing gold, cash, mercury, firearms, and mining equipment. Authorities also intercepted undocumented migrants exploited for forced labor.

📌 Key Facts

Operation name: “Operation Guyana Shield”, with over 24,500 checks across vehicles and individuals in remote areas.

At least 198 suspects detained, including links to gold smuggling and money laundering networks.
Seized items: unprocessed gold, mercury, firearms, cash, and mining equipment.

Highlighted human rights concerns: undocumented migrants, including minors, exploited in mining operations.

The operation reflects international cooperation against environmental and organized crime threats in the Amazon.

💡 Expert Insight
Illegal gold mining contributes to deforestation, mercury pollution, and criminal networks. This cross-border intervention demonstrates a growing global commitment to environmental protection and law enforcement coordination.

#IllegalGoldMining #CrossBorderOperation #CryptoNewss #GlobalNew #MarketUpdate $XAG $PAXG $XAU