ICE expands Federal Police of Brazil partnership in new memorandum of understanding

WASHINGTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations announced an expanded partnership with the Federal Police of Brazil April 22 in a collaborative bid to combat transnational crime.

HSI International Operations Deputy Assistant Director Jeff DaRin and PF Director of International Cooperation Felipe Tavares Seixas signed the memorandum of understanding at ICE headquarters in Washington, D.C.

“This partnership will enable our agents and officers to collaborate seamlessly on high-impact investigations, strengthening our collective ability to address security threats and protect the well-being of citizens in both countries,” said DaRin.

The memorandum upholds HSI’s longstanding, cooperative relationship with PF and establishes a robust framework for directly sharing criminal investigative intelligence, best practices and methodologies for investigating transnational crime across North and South America.

“Today’s signing ceremony is not just a formal agreement, but a testament to our shared commitment to fighting crime and protecting our citizens,” said Tavares Seixas. “By leveraging our collective resources and expertise, we will make substantial strides in combating transnational crime and safeguarding the security of our nations.”

HSI and PF have collaborated for over 20 years to combat some of the world’s most significant transnational criminal organizations, with a particular focus on human smuggling and trafficking, firearms trafficking, child exploitation, cybercrimes and financial criminal networks.

Most recently, HSI and PF took down a transnational criminal organization allegedly responsible for smuggling hundreds of individuals from Brazil to the United States in March, with support from multiple partners.

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