Brazil's Federal Highway Police seize over 1.5 tonnes of marijuana in highway raids

Federal Highway Police marijuana seizure BR-135 Via Dutra Brazil

The Federal Highway Police (Polícia Rodoviária Federal) intercepted two large drug shipments on Brazilian highways. On the BR-135 in Peritoró, Maranhão, officers stopped a speeding vehicle after a routine inspection, seized 408 tablets weighing about 355 kg of marijuana, and arrested two occupants. The seizure also included three mobile phones and a satellite antenna.

Later the same day on the BR-116 (Via Dutra) near Queluz, São Paulo, a cargo truck was inspected and 1,155 kg of marijuana hidden in its load was discovered. The driver was detained and taken to the Federal Police station in Cruzeiro. Both operations are part of ongoing PRF efforts to combat drug trafficking on major transport corridors.

The combined haul exceeds 1.5 tonnes, representing a significant disruption to illicit drug distribution networks in Brazil.

Entities: BR-116 (Via Dutra) · BR-135 · Maranhão · Polícia Rodoviária Federal · São Paulo

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