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Brazilian police execute search warrants in stolen cultural property inquiry

Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Diadema, Brazil · Source report date:

Brazilian police execute search warrants in stolen cultural property inquiry
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Brazil's Federal Police announced five court-authorised searches in Operation Página Oculta on 10 November 2026. The inquiry concerns the suspected handling, concealment and sale of stolen rare books, religious sculptures and other cultural property. The release did not confirm the recovery of any specific work. Documentary photo of the operation: Polícia Federal.

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