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Brazilian police seize large quantities of drugs and contraband in highway operations
Law enforcement agencies in Brazil have conducted significant operations targeting drug trafficking and smuggling on major highways. In Presidente Epitácio, São Paulo, the Military Highway Police seized over 13.5 kilograms of narcotics and a large quantity of undocumented foreign goods, including electric scooters and prohibited cigarettes, with an estimated value exceeding R$ 146,000. Two men were arrested during the operation.
In Mato Grosso do Sul, the Federal Highway Police (PRF) executed Operation Vastum, resulting in the seizure of more than 313 kilograms of drugs, including cocaine, cannabis, and hashish. The operation included the interception of passengers who had ingested cocaine capsules in Bolivia to transport them to São Paulo, as well as the discovery of narcotics hidden in clothing and vehicle structures.
Entities
Autoridade Marítima Nacional · Brazil · Civil Police of Mato Grosso · Guarda Nacional Republicana · Lucas do Rio Verde · Lucas do Rio Verde Specialized Women's Defense Police Station · Mato Grosso do Sul · Polícia Civil · Polícia Judiciária · Polícia Militar Rodoviária de São Paulo · Polícia Rodoviária Federal · Polícia de Segurança Pública
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The works are part of the Reabilita Program.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The planned investment for the works is R$ 743 million.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Pernambuco Government is starting road rehabilitation works.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The project involves the rehabilitation of more than 1,500 kilometers of state highways.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The interventions are distributed across nine lots covering all regions of the state.