Brazil: PRF reports major drug seizures and fatal highway accidents

The Federal Highway Police (PRF) conducted several operations across Brazil, resulting in significant drug seizures and fatal accidents on major highways.

In drug-related incidents, authorities seized 320 kg of marijuana in Maringá following a 16 km pursuit that ended in a collision and the arrest of a suspect. In Ponta Grossa, a couple was arrested after 209.8 kg of marijuana was found hidden throughout their vehicle. Other seizures included 22.8 kg of cocaine in Osório and 550 tablets of cocaine base in Mato Grosso, where three people were arrested after a truck and a scout car were intercepted.

Tragic accidents were also reported. In Mandirituba, a 31-year-old professional driver was arrested after a high-speed collision involving a Ford Fusion and a Volkswagen Gol; the impact caused the Gol to explode, killing its driver. In Assú, a 39-year-old motorcyclist died following a head-on collision between a motorcycle and a Chevrolet Spin on the BR-304.