Police recover stolen rare books and sacred images

The Brazilian Federal Police conducted an operation targeting the theft and sale of rare books and sacred images. Five search warrants were executed in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Diadema. The operation, named "Operação Página Oculta," followed a previous initiative and aimed to recover stolen cultural assets. The Real Gabinete Português de Leitura expressed surprise at the theft attempts but stated no works from their collection were identified as stolen. The police are investigating potential recipients and merchants of the stolen items, with suspects facing charges related to theft and organized crime.