# Drug trafficking enforcement in Brazil

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261101-drug-trafficking-enforcement-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-11-01T18:09:32.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 2.

Law enforcement agencies in Brazil have conducted several operations targeting drug trafficking networks. In Samambaia, the Military Police of the Federal District arrested four individuals, including a Cuban citizen, following intelligence monitoring. This operation resulted in the seizure of marijuana, cocaine, skunk, crack, cash, and ammunition.

In a separate multi-state effort known as the Divisa Sul operation, the Civil Police arrested 11 people across Bahia, Espírito Santo, and Minas Gerais. This investigation, which began in August 2024, targeted an organization managing drug trafficking and financial administration in southern Bahia. Authorities froze approximately R$ 3 million in financial assets linked to the group, while two suspects remain at large.

## Claims

- 281 people were arrested during the seven-day operation in Polk County, Florida. (reported by 8 sources)
- 17 employees from theme parks were among those arrested, including 13 from Disney and 4 from Universal Studios. (reported by 7 sources)
- Seven of the 17 theme park employees are suspected of crimes related to child sexual exploitation. (reported by 6 sources)
- 32 suspects were undocumented immigrants, and 16 were transferred to ICE custody. (reported by 5 sources)
- A total of 488 criminal charges were recorded during the operation. (reported by 3 sources)
- 198 of the charges are classified as felonies. (reported by 3 sources)
- 24 suspects brought firearms to their meetings. (reported by 3 sources)
- Authorities identified 11 potential victims of human trafficking. (reported by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-01: Florida police arrest 281 in human trafficking and child exploitation sting

Florida authorities arrested 281 people in a major sting targeting human trafficking and child exploitation, including 17 theme park employees and a youth football coach.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-arrest-11-people-in-multi-state-drug-trafficking-operation

### 2026-10-25: PMDF arrests four in Samambaia drug trafficking operation

The PMDF arrested four people, including a Cuban national, in Samambaia after seizing marijuana, cocaine, skunk, cash, and restricted ammunition during a targeted drug trafficking operation.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/federal-police-investigate-fuel-irregularities-in-cear-mirim

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Cite as: Drug trafficking enforcement in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20261101-drug-trafficking-enforcement-in-brazil