Federal Police Ask Moraes to Rule on Bolsonaro’s Seized Weapons

Justice Alexandre de Moraes will determine the fate of 10 firearms, ammunition, and accessories seized from former President Jair Bolsonaro. The Federal Police (PF) formally asked Justice Moraes on August 11, 2026, to rule on the disposition of these items. The seizures were made under an order from the Supreme Federal Court (STF) in an execution-penalty case, according to O Globo and Veja. The PF stated that it is not the appropriate body to decide whether the items should be destroyed, donated, or disposed of legally.

The request was filed on August 11, 2026, and highlights the unusual nature of the case, as the firearms were not originally targeted by a police-led investigation. Instead, they were seized based on a judicial order from the STF. Legal analysts note that this deference to the STF avoids potential jurisdictional disputes that could delay the resolution.

Justice Moraes, who has previously revoked Bolsonaro's CAC registration and ordered the seizure of his arms and ammunition, will make the final decision on the weapons' fate. The PF's request underscores the complexity of the case, as the weapons were collected from the Army Police Battalion in Brasília and a third-party shotgun in Rio Grande do Sul.

The PF is handling the 10 firearms, along with ammunition and accessories, totaling 10 items under their custody. The exact categorization of the weapons may vary slightly among reports, but the total count of firearms remains consistent at 10. The seized items also include a significant quantity of ammunition and military accessories, which are subject to the same decision by Justice Moraes.