Drugs seized in air conditioning units on vessel in Pará

Authorities at the Candiru Fluvial Base seized 34.3 kilograms of drugs hidden inside three portable air conditioning units during an inspection of a vessel in Óbidos, Pará. The vessel was traveling between Manaus, Amazonas, and Belém, Pará.

The seizure, aided by a detection dog named Izu, consisted of 27.6 kilograms of skunk and 6.7 kilograms of cocaine. The operation involved the Fluvial Group with support from the Military Police, the 2nd Special Missions Battalion, the Independent Environmental Police Company, and the Military Firefighters Corps. The narcotics were transferred to the Óbidos Civil Police Station.

Since its inauguration in September 2024, the Candiru Fluvial Base has intercepted over 1,169 kilograms of drugs and conducted 13 arrests. The unit serves as a strategic point for monitoring waterways in western Pará, which are vital routes for passengers and goods.