FANB dismantled mining camp in the Imataca Federal Reserve

Published at: 10/04/2024 09:23 AM

The Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) dismantled, in the Imataca Forest Reserve, in the state of Bolívar, an illegal mining camp in the “mina el Encanto” sector, reported the Strategic Operational Commander of the FANB, G/J Domingo Hernández Lárez.

In this space, the uniformed personnel found and destroyed two jumbo-type machinery; a 6-cylinder engine; a 4-cylinder engine; a 9,500 HP plant; a 4-HP motorbike pump; 12,000 liters of diesel; 3,000 liters of gasoline; an oxygen cylinder; a domestic gas cylinder; 100 containers with a capacity of 200 liters; two chainsaws; 200 meters of suction hose; two turbines; a freezer; three junctions; 150 meters of carpet; pants referring to the Brazilian Armed Forces; three coolers; welding machine.

In the same way, the uniformed personnel seized a Cal. 12 mm shotgun, without visible serials; four cellular equipment; two passports from the Federative Republic of Brazil; an Icom radio base, model IC-718; 492.36 grams of mercury.

In addition, they apprehended a 25-year-old citizen.” Procedure notified to the Third Public Prosecutor's Office with a judicial district in the state of Bolivar,” said the senior military official.

Mazo News Team