The police operation was authorised by Brazil’s Supreme Court, which has drawn criticism from US President Donald Trump, who claims there is a “witch hunt” against Bolsonaro and his supporters, the report said.In first comments after being ordered to wear an ankle monitor, cease all communication with his son and diplomats, and stop using social media, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday slammed the country’s top court and said its orders aimed to humiliate him.
“I have never thought of fleeing Brazil,” the former president was quoted as saying by Reuters, adding that his next steps “depend on lawyers”.
Police action against Bolsonaro
According to a Bloomberg report, which cited local press, police carried out search warrants against Bolsonaro on Friday. He is about to stand trial over an alleged coup attempt.
The federal police said in a statement that they carried out two search and seizure warrants, “in addition to precautionary measures other than imprisonment.” The statement didn’t mention Bolsonaro by name but referred to the case he is involved in before the Supreme Court.
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