Lieutenant Colonel investigated for covering up militia actions in western Bahia

bahianoticias.com.br (Portuguese)

A Lieutenant Colonel in the Military Police is under investigation for allegedly covering up militia activities in western Bahia. The officer's residence was searched as part of "Operation Terra Justa," investigating alleged corruption and links to a militia that has been violently invading traditional lands for over a decade. The investigation, involving the Public Prosecutor's Office and Civil Police, aims to identify further involvement and has led to arrests and seizure of evidence.


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