Brazil Police Search Bolsonaro's Home for Weapons, Defense Claims

Brazil's Federal Police (PF) conducted a search for weapons at the residence of former President Jair Bolsonaro, according to his defense team. The warrant reportedly authorized the seizure of firearms, ammunition, accessories, and registration documents. However, Bolsonaro's lawyers stated that nothing was found during the operation. The search was reportedly authorized by Supreme Federal Court (STF) Minister Alexandre de Moraes. This action follows a July 3rd decision by Moraes, who ordered Bolsonaro to remain under house arrest after his initial 90-day period concluded. Moraes also revoked Bolsonaro's Collector, Sports Shooter, and Hunter (CAC) registration and mandated the immediate seizure of all firearms linked to him, citing incompatibility with his current status. Previously, Bolsonaro's defense had informed the STF that two of the ten weapons mentioned by Moraes had already been handed over to the PF in 2023, and eight were stored at the Army Police Battalion in Brasília. Moraes then directed the Army to deliver these eight weapons to the PF within 48 hours. On July 6th, the Army Police Battalion informed the STF that only six of the eight weapons indicated by the defense had actually been delivered to the PF, leaving two unaccounted for.