Patrolling the Triple Frontier is important to protect sovereignty and combat crimes such as trafficking and illegal exploitation.
A region of great strategic importance, the Alto Solimões region represents all the contrasts that characterize the Western Amazon. While it demonstrates all the natural wealth of the Amazon, it is also an area marked by geographic isolation and the precariousness of the local communities’ infrastructure. Seeking to strengthen the state’s presence in the region and increase the safety of the riverside populations, the Brazilian Navy carries out daily presence actions on the region’s rivers.
One of these actions was Operation “Ágata Singular”, between November 18 and December 4, in the Alto Solimões region.On the importance of Naval Patrol actions in the region, the Commander of the River Patrol Vessel “Raposo Tavares”, Corvette Captain Thiago Delorenzi dos Santos, explains that naval patrols in the Triple Frontier are essential to guarantee national sovereignty and combat crimes such as drug trafficking and the illegal exploitation of natural resources. “The Navy’s presence in the region’s waters also guarantees the safety of river routes, which are vital for trade and mobility between countries.”
In addition to being a deterrent, operations in border areas and inland waters also guarantee security for riverside communities. The conditions of social vulnerability and geographical isolation make the region a breeding ground for illicit activities such as drug trafficking, illegal mining and cargo theft. More than a security operation, naval patrols have a direct impact on local communities.
“When the Navy is here, we feel much safer. It’s a relief!” said a river dweller approached during the operation. For Operation “Ágata Singular”, the 9th Naval District Command deployed naval and air assets to the Alto Solimões region, including the River Patrol Vessels “Raposo Tavares” and “Rondônia”, an aircraft from the 1st Northwest General Purpose Helicopter Squadron (EsqdHU-91), drones, Fast Action Launches (LAR) and a group of Marines who conducted naval patrols and inspections on the Solimões, Içá and Japurá rivers.
In addition to being a deterrent, operations in border areas and inland waters also guarantee security for riverside communities. The conditions of social vulnerability and geographical isolation make the region a breeding ground for illicit activities such as drug trafficking, illegal mining and cargo theft. More than a security operation, naval patrols have a direct impact on local communities.
“When the Navy is here, we feel much safer. It’s a relief!” said a river dweller approached during the operation. For Operation “Ágata Singular”, the 9th Naval District Command deployed naval and air assets to the Alto Solimões region, including the River Patrol Vessels “Raposo Tavares” and “Rondônia”, an aircraft from the 1st Northwest General Purpose Helicopter Squadron (EsqdHU-91), drones, Fast Action Launches (LAR) and a group of Marines who conducted naval patrols and inspections on the Solimões, Içá and Japurá rivers.
Source: Agência Marinha de Notícias