Understand how the PF operates in the search and seizure of weapons in Bolsonaro's house

The Federal Police (PF) carried out a search and seizure operation at the residence of former President of the Republic Jair Bolsonaro (PL) in search of weapons, ammunition and weapons documents. Public security analyst Elijonas Maia detailed the procedures adopted by the Federal Police during an operation of this type.

"What the Federal Police wants to know, with this search and seizure determined by the Supreme Court, is whether there are other weapons, how many, and where are these weapons that would still be in the name of former president Jair Bolsonaro", explained Elijonas during Live CNN this Wednesday (8).

The operation, ordered by the Federal Supreme Court (STF), carried out a complete sweep of the location, but nothing was found, according to information from Bolsonaro's defense and members of the PF itself.

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According to Elijonas, upon arriving at the location, the police team and PF agents present the court warrant to the person who is the target of the search.

"The police enter when there is an authorization, because they have this warrant and this determination of justice", he stated. In addition to lawyers, the presence of a witness is mandatory throughout the operation.

During the sweep, agents go through all the rooms, search drawers and check everything that is of interest to the investigation and that is provided for in the search and seizure warrant.

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At the end, a seizure report is drawn up with everything that was found and collected, a document that must be signed by the resident of the property, acknowledging that the search was carried out and that any items were taken to the Federal Police.

Investigation remains open
Although nothing was found in the residence, Elijonas emphasized that the investigation does not end with the negative result of the operation. "There is still this doubt as to whether other weapons are in other locations in the name of former president Jair Bolsonaro," said the analyst.

According to available information, eight weapons had already been handed over by the Army to the Federal Police, and another was seized in a Military Police raid, and is currently in the custody of the Civil Police of the Federal District.

The judicial decision that supported the operation is still under secrecy, and further details should be disclosed when the secrecy is lifted. Former councilor Carlos Bolsonaro, son of Jair Bolsonaro, reacted to the operation on social media, classifying the action as persecution and injustice.

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