The operation was carried out in Porto Belo and aimed to combat the illegal entry and circulation of goods in the country. Federal Revenue Service tax analysts seized more than R$ 400,000 in contraband goods during an inspection on the BR-101 highway in Porto Belo, Santa Catarina, last Sunday (22). The operation was carried out by Surveillance and Enforcement teams from the Federal Revenue Service in Joinville and Florianópolis, with the aim of combating the illegal entry and

A Anvisa ordenou a apreensão imediata de lotes falsificados dos medicamentos Mounjaro e Botox, fabricados por empresas desconhecidas e sem garantias de segurança. A medida, publicada no Diário Oficial da União em fevereiro de 2026, visa proteger o consumidor contra unidades adulteradas que apresentam rótulos suspeitos e informações de validade divergentes das originais. Como identificar as unidades falsas do medicamento Mounjaro? A farmacêutica Eli Lilly do Brasil identificou

One of the suspects was arrested in Paraguay and another in Minas Gerais; medicines, of brands whose importation is prohibited in Brazil by Anvisa, were advertised and sold through digital platforms. Two women were arrested by the Federal Police (PF) for smuggling weight loss drugs during “Operation Good Shape,” which began on Thursday (19). One of the suspects was arrested in Ciudad del Este, Paraguay, and will be extradited and handed over in Foz do Iguaçu (PR). The second

Seizure of slimming pens by the Federal Highway Police The Federal Highway Police (PRF) seized a significant number of bottles of medication known as “weight loss pens” during an inspection on the Presidente Dutra Highway, located in southern Rio de Janeiro state. This action, which took place on Saturday (14), is part of Operation Athena, a PRF initiative aimed at intensifying policing and inspections on federal highways. The focus of the operation is to combat smuggling, th

A Civil Police operation carried out on Thursday (12) removed more than 3,000 counterfeit products from the shelves of various shopping malls in the city of Rio de Janeiro. The aim of the operation was to combat piracy and protect the population from the sale of illegal items. The inspection was conducted by the Police Station for the Suppression of Crimes Against Intangible Property (DRCPIM), which operated in Botafogo, Del Castilho, Ilha do Governador, Barra da Tijuca, and

The Municipal Health Surveillance Agency of Pouso Alegre shut down a clothing store for selling weight loss pens. An anonymous tip led to an inspection of the establishment. In the store, inspectors found several bottles of the drug Tirzepatida manufactured in Paraguay. The product is not registered with the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) and is therefore prohibited in Brazil. The Health Surveillance Agency shut down the store, seized the drugs, and notified the

A team from the PMR (Military Highway Police), from the Nova Andradina Operational Base, seized foreign goods during a traffic inspection and crime prevention operation on the MS-276 highway, at km 158, on the morning of Monday, February 9. During the inspection of a van-type cargo vehicle, the police officers found several sealed boxes in the cargo compartment. When questioned, the driver presented tax documentation relating to the transport of air freshener refills. However

Consumer protection in Balneário Camboriú is about to reach a new level of rigor. In fact, Procon BC actively participated in an operation against counterfeit products in Jaraguá do Sul on Wednesday (28). In this sense, the main objective of the visit was to conduct an on-site case study to replicate inspection and seizure strategies in our municipality. 1. The Operation in Jaraguá do Sul Firstly, the operation focused on goods suspected of being counterfeit and smuggled. Dur

More than a thousand pairs of shoes suspected of being counterfeit were seized from a store in central-western Brazil. On January 23, Procon Mato Grosso do Sul inspectors seized another 1,212 pairs of sneakers in Campo Grande, MS. The case was referred to the Specialized Police Station for the Suppression of Crimes against Consumer Relations (Decon), and the seized items were handed over to the Federal Revenue Service. A tip-off led inspectors to a retail store located in the

Early Sunday evening (18), a 35-year-old man transporting various products from Paraguay was taken by the Municipal Guard to the Federal Police Station in Cascavel. According to reports, he was a passenger on an interstate bus traveling from Foz do Iguaçu (PR) to São Paulo (SP). In a joint operation by the Municipal Guard, with support from the Military Police BPMOA helicopter and ground teams, the vehicle was stopped and inspected. Approximately R$ 4 million in various types

The Internal Revenue Service reinforces the customs duty to detain goods suspected of infringing trademarks, allowing for administrative forfeiture and strengthening intellectual property protection. On December 4, 2025, a relevant normative act for the protection of intellectual property in the customs sphere was published, edited by the Special Secretary of the Federal Revenue Service of Brazil. This is the interpretative declaratory act RFB 3, of December 3, 2025. Until no

Agency bans sale of counterfeit batches of cancer drug Keytruda and anesthetic Propofol after identifying irregularities The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) issued an alert regarding the identification and prohibition of counterfeit batches of the drug Keytruda, used in the treatment of various types of cancer, including lung, head, neck, and stomach cancer. The discovery occurred after detailed analysis of packaging that showed obvious irregularities. The counter

The application of technologies such as blockchain is expanding in the pharmaceutical sector to address historical challenges such as counterfeit drugs and lack of transparency in logistics. The WHO estimates that 10% of medicines worldwide are counterfeit, and in Brazil, this figure can reach 20% in some segments. André Carneiro, CEO of BBChain, points out that blockchain can reduce counterfeiting and ensure complete traceability of medicines. The technology allows monitorin

A major operation by the Civil Police was carried out in the Osasco region, with the aim of combating piracy and smuggling. The action mobilized several teams and resources, emphasizing the authorities' fight against crimes that directly affect the economy and the safety of the population. During the operation, illegal products were confiscated, which posed a threat to both the formal market and consumer rights. The police action was not limited to combating piracy. The opera

Products pose risks to public health and safety and cause financial losses to the state. The police chief of Decon (Specialized Consumer Protection Police Station), Rogério Ferreira, stated that the sale of counterfeit products in Mato Grosso comes mainly from Eastern countries and can have an impact on the health and safety of the population. The goods range from clothing to medicines in the state.   If the sale is illegal, then obviously the entire chain is illegal. And tha

Enforcement of the legislation was discussed on Thursday in the capital. The main items inspected are wines, sparkling wines, and cigarettes, according to a bill authored by Elton Weber (PSB). According to the Institute for Economic and Social Development of Borders, the value lost to crime in beverages alone may exceed R$ 2 billion. Meeting at Piratini between entities and the state government on a new law to combat the smuggling of wines and sparkling wines. Gustavo Mansur

The meeting of the Council of Business Federations of Santa Catarina (Cofem) on Monday, 15, addressed the fight against piracy and the losses caused by counterfeiting. The meeting was attended by the State Council for Combating Piracy (Cecop SC). The president of Cecop SC, Jair Antonio Schmitt, demonstrated the impacts of illegal trade in Brazil, which totaled R$ 468 billion in 2024. Among the most affected sectors are: clothing, alcoholic beverages, fuels, sporting goods, pe

Building will be built at the entrance to the port channel to expand surveillance and combat smuggling and drug trafficking On Tuesday (16), the Minister of Ports and Airports, Silvio Costa Filho, and the Director-General of the Federal Police, Andrei Rodrigues, signed a memorandum of understanding for the construction of the new headquarters of the Federal Police station in the Port of Santos. The project will receive investments of R$ 58 million from the Port Authority, wit

The incident was reported in the Botujuru neighborhood by the Municipal Civil Guard's Municipal Patrol Unit (ROMU). Man arrested on suspicion of producing illegal alcoholic beverages in Campo Limpo Paulista (SP) — Photo: Disclosure/GCM Campo Limpo Paulista A man was arrested on Saturday afternoon (13) on suspicion of illegally manufacturing alcoholic beverages in Campo Limpo Paulista (SP). The incident was reported by the Municipal Civil Guard (GCM) Municipal Patrol Team (Rom

On August 28th and 29th, the Federal Revenue Service launched an operation against piracy, smuggling, and tax evasion in downtown...