Learn How to Report
Knowing how to report environmental crimes is essential to help preserve nature and protect endangered wildlife. On this page, we’ve gathered key information and official channels to guide you through the process.
Linha Verde (Green Line)
The Linha Verde is the official reporting hotline of IBAMA (Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources).
It is available nationwide and allows citizens to report cases of animal trafficking, illegal hunting, and other environmental violations.
Online Service
You can also file your report through the Integrated Ombudsman and Access to Information Platform (Fala.BR), managed by the Federal Ombudsman’s Office.
Access Fala.BR
Telephone Service
0800 061 8080 – Toll-free call
Service hours: Monday to Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Anonymous Reporting Line
This Police Hotline (181) also receives reports of animal abuse, illegal hunting or fishing, pollution, deforestation, and wildfires.
It’s a confidential way to support environmental protection and animal welfare.
Reports can also be submitted directly via the official website.
Exclusive Line for Parrot Trafficking Reports: (67) 99119-3083
Acre
Agencies: Ombudsman’s Office, Local Police Station, or Environmental Hotline
Phone: 0800-970-2078 / (68) 99901-6238 / 181 / (68) 3227-5095 (Military Police)
Alagoas
Agencies: Civil Police or Environmental Hotline
Phone: 0800 284 9390 / 181
Amapá
Agencies: Specialized Police Station for Environmental Crimes
Phone: (96) 190 / Hotline (96) 99139-9433
Amazonas
Agencies: Specialized Police Station for Environmental Crimes
Phone: 181 / (92) 190 / www.delegaciainterativa.am.gov.br
Bahia
Agencies: Environmental Protection Police Department
Phone: (71) 3235-0000
Ceará
Agencies: Environmental Protection Police Department
Phone: (85) 3247-2630 / (85) 3101-3545
Federal District (Brasília)
Agencies: Environmental Police Department
Phone: (61) 197 / (61) 98626-1197 / Online Police Portal
Agencies: Specialized Environmental Protection Police Department
Phone: (27) 3236-8136 / 181 / Online Hotline 181
Goiás
Agencies: State Department for Environmental Crime Suppression
Phone: (62) 3201-2637 / 197
Maranhão
Agencies: Environmental Crimes Police Department
Phone: (65) 3645-4902 / 197
Mato Grosso
Agencies: Environmental Crimes Police Department
Phone: (65) 3645–4902 / 197
Mato Grosso do Sul
Agencies: Department for Environmental Crime Suppression and Tourist Assistance
Phone: (67) 3325-2567
Minas Gerais
Agencies: Wildlife Crime Investigation Department
Phone: (31) 3207-2500 / 181
Pará
Agencies: Division for Environmental and Animal Protection
Phone: (91) 3238-3132 / (91) 98115-9181 / 181 / 190
Paraná
Agencies: Environmental Hotline
Phone: 181 / www.181.pr.gov.br
Paraíba
Agencies: Environmental Crimes Police Department
Phone: (83) 3264-9166 / 197
Pernambuco
Agencies: Environmental Police Department (DEPOMA/GCOE/DIRESP)
Phone: (81) 3184-7121 / (81) 99284-0063 / (81) 3421-9595
Piauí
Agencies: Environmental Protection Police Department
Phone: (86) 3230-2025 / Online Police Portal
Rio de Janeiro
Agencies: Environmental Protection Police Department
Phone: (21) 3399-3290 / (21) 2202-0227 / (21) 2253-1177
Rio Grande do Norte
Agencies: Municipal Department of Environment and Urbanism
Phone: (84) 3216-6497 / (51) 98132-6057 / Online Police Portal
Rio Grande do Sul
Agencies: Environmental Protection Police Department
Phone: (51) 3288-9822 / (51) 98418-7914 / Online Police Portal
Rondônia
Agencies: Environmental Crime Suppression Department
Phone: (69) 3229-1446 / 0800-642-5398 / (69) 3901-8501 / 190 / 193 / 197
Roraima
Agencies: Environmental Protection Police Department
Phone: (95) 98414-7141 / 0800 951 000 / Online Portal
Santa Catarina
Agencies: Traffic and Environmental Crimes Division
Phone: (48) 3631-9930
São Paulo
Agencies: Animal Crime Reporting Hotline
Phone: 0800 600 6428 / 181 / www.ssp.sp.gov.br/depa
Sergipe
Agencies: Consumer and Environmental Protection Police Department
Phone: (79) 3226-1400 / Online Citizen Portal
Tocantins
Agencies: Department for Environmental Crimes and Agrarian Conflicts
Phone: (63) 3218-6879 / (63) 153 / Online Police Portal
Legislation
| Federal Constitution of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Article 225 | Paragraph 3 of Article 225 establishes that actions and activities considered harmful to the environment shall subject offenders to criminal and administrative sanctions. |
| Law No. 6,938/1981 | The National Environmental Policy aims to preserve, improve, and restore environmental quality suitable for life. One of its principles is the monitoring and control of natural resource use. |
| Law No. 9,605/1998 | Provides for criminal and administrative penalties resulting from acts and activities harmful to the environment, including wildlife trafficking, illegal deforestation, and pollution. |
| Law No. 9,784/1999 | Regulates administrative procedures within the scope of the Federal Public Administration, ensuring transparency and due process in environmental enforcement. |
| Law No. 9,966/2000 | Establishes measures for the prevention, control, and inspection of pollution caused by the discharge of oil and other harmful or hazardous substances into waters under Brazilian jurisdiction. |
| Law No. 13,123/2015 | Regulates access to genetic heritage, protection of traditional knowledge, and benefit-sharing for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. |
| Decree No. 6,514/2008 | Defines environmental infractions and administrative penalties, and establishes the federal administrative process for investigating environmental violations. |
| Decree No. 8,136/2002 | Specifies the sanctions applicable to violations of regulations regarding the prevention, control, and monitoring of pollution caused by oil or other hazardous substances in national waters. |
| Decree No. 8,772/2016 | Regulates Law No. 13,123/2015, governing access to genetic resources and traditional knowledge, as well as benefit-sharing to promote biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. |
| IBAMA Normative Instruction No. 10/2012 | Establishes procedures for investigating environmental administrative infractions, the imposition of penalties, appeal systems, and fine collection within IBAMA (Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources). |
| IBAMA Normative Instruction No. 19/2014 | Sets forth guidelines and procedures for seizure, registration, and destination of wildlife, flora products, tools, vessels, or equipment confiscated as a result of environmental administrative violations. |
| CONAMA Resolutions | Deliberations issued by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA), defining technical standards, environmental protection criteria, and sustainable resource use policies that guide environmental governance in Brazil. |