Federal Police Arrest Man Carrying Anti-Drone Rifle in Rio de Janeiro

The Federal Police’s Integrated Force Against Organized Crime (FICCO) seized a document anti drone rifle In Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro. A person was caught red-handed in an operation carried out in cooperation with the Federal Revenue Administration.

According to the official statement; model was imported illegally through the Post OfficeIt was the IRS itself that identified the package. “One“An international shipment originating from a country in Asia”The suspect, who was already under surveillance, was detained shortly after receiving an order from an agency.

Following his arrest this Monday (15), the man was taken to the Federal Police Regional Inspectorate in Rio de Janeiro. He is now awaiting the court’s decision.

Equipment used for crime

Used to shoot drones and rifles are considered controlled products in the country. They operate on the same frequency that this equipment uses for navigation, allowing someone else to “hijack” the signal and seize the equipment.

The sale, possession and use of such devices must be approved by the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel). They are primarily used to prevent security, espionage and air traffic problems.

According to the Federal Police, such weapons have been adopted by organized crime “To monitor the airspace of the communities in which they operate“. In this way, it is possible to prevent police or rival faction drones from flying over an area.

At Lula’s presidential inauguration in 2024, the PF itself used a weapon called the PF. DroneGun Tactics To shoot down erratic equipment flying over Brasília during the ceremony.