# Amazon environmental crime enforcement operations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/amazon-environmental-crime-enforcement-operations
> Updated: 2026-08-18T20:30:07.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, police forces from Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru conducted ‘Operation Green Shield 2026’. Coordinated by the International Initiative of Law Enforcement for Climate (I2LEC), the joint effort deployed over 3,600 officers across the Amazon Basin to target illegal mining, logging, wildlife trafficking, and fuel smuggling. The operation resulted in 839 arrests and the seizure of significant quantities of illegally harvested timber, minerals, and mining equipment, alongside the rescue and recovery of thousands of animals.

Following this large-scale regional crackdown, enforcement efforts continued within Brazil. The Environmental Military Police launched ‘Operação Madeira Legal’ in the Northwest region of Sao Paulo. This specific operation focuses on inspecting vehicles and documentation at key highways and freight corridors to combat irregularities in the transport and trade of native timber originating from the Amazonia Legal region. Authorities are utilizing the Forest Origin Document (DOF) to verify the species, volume, and legal origin of forest products.

## Claims

- The Federal Police launched Operation Sinon to investigate a corruption scheme involving the leak of confidential investigation data. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The suspect allegedly used corporate systems since 2023 to perform targeted searches on people and procedures under investigation. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Leaked information was allegedly passed to investigated parties to obstruct or frustrate police actions. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Eight search and seizure warrants were executed in São Paulo and Rio Grande do Sul. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The court ordered the suspension of the delegate's public functions and prohibited access to Federal Police facilities and systems. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- A Federal Police delegate, José Navas Júnior, is a primary target of the investigation. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The scheme allegedly benefited criminal organizations involved in cigarette smuggling, slave labor, money laundering, and environmental crimes. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The investigation targets two lawyers and two businessmen acting as intermediaries for payments. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Federal Police launch Operation Sinon to investigate data leaks

The Brazilian Federal Police launched Operation Sinon to investigate a corruption scheme where a delegate allegedly leaked confidential investigation data to criminals in exchange for money.

26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/environmental-police-launch-timber-inspection-operation-in-sao-paulo

### 2026-08-04: Amazon Nations Crack Down on Environmental Crime in Largest Coordinated Operation

Five Amazon countries seized timber, minerals and rescued wildlife in Operation Green Shield 2026, arresting 839 people and boosting cross‑border enforcement against illegal mining and logging.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/amazon-nations-crack-down-on-environmental-crime-in-largest-coordinated-operation

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