# Drug seizure involving branded transport in Bolivia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/drug-seizure-involving-branded-transport-in-bolivia
> Updated: 2026-08-24T18:37:25.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

In the Cochabamba region of Bolivia, authorities intercepted a bus carrying 86.5 kilograms of marijuana. The vehicle, operated by Buses Cosmos, displayed the branding of the Brazilian football club São Paulo FC. While the bus was intended for the club’s logistics during a Copa Sudamericana match, the club stated it did not use that specific vehicle and was not officially notified of the incident until it was reported in the media.

Three individuals, consisting of two drivers and an assistant, were arrested on drug trafficking charges. Buses Cosmos issued a statement denying institutional responsibility, claiming the illegal activity was the sole responsibility of the drivers.

## Claims

- SENAD seized 261.6 kilograms of high-purity marijuana in Paraguay. (single source)
- The drugs were found in an executive jet arriving from the United States. (single source)
- Three US citizens were arrested during the operation at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport. (single source)
- Federal Police arrested a passenger with approximately 5 kg of hashish at Cascavel Regional Airport. (single source)
- The passenger in Cascavel was traveling on a domestic flight to Fortaleza. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Paraguay seizes 261 kg of marijuana from US executive jet

Paraguayan authorities seized 261.6 kg of marijuana from a US-bound executive jet, arresting three Americans, while Brazilian police arrested a passenger with 5 kg of hashish in Cascavel.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paraguay-seizes-261-kg-of-marijuana-from-us-executive-jet

### 2026-08-12: Bolivian police seize 86kg of marijuana from São Paulo FC branded bus

Bolivian police seized 86.5 kg of marijuana from a bus branded with the São Paulo FC logo. Three drivers were arrested; the club was not using the vehicle and was not involved in the incident.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bolivian-police-seize-865-kg-of-marijuana-from-so-paulo-fc-transport-bus

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