The MPSP has charged two men with counterfeiting alcohol in Guarulhos after a woman lost her sight due to methanol poisoning in 2025. Last Friday (the 25th), the São Paulo State Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPSP) filed formal charges against two men involved in the sale of adulterated alcoholic beverages. The case, which garnered widespread attention due to the severity of its consequences, involves an incident that occurred in September 2025 in Guarulhos, in the Greater São P

During a traffic stop on the Raposo Tavares Highway (SP-270) in Presidente Venceslau (SP), inspectors found 903 electronic devices, as well as perfumes and cosmetics without tax documentation. A shipment of foreign goods, valued at R$498,000, was seized on the Raposo Tavares Highway (SP-270) in Presidente Venceslau (SP) on Monday (28). In Santo Anastácio, police seized nearly 300 e-cigarettes. According to the Highway Patrol, the seizure took place around 12:45 p.m. at kilome

An operation by the Civil Police (PC-BA) uncovered more than 8,500 suspected counterfeit products at retail establishments in Salvador and Lauro de Freitas. Operation Marca Segura took place this Wednesday (23) and also aims to investigate possible irregularities that could affect consumers. Some of the seized items include perfumes, creams, moisturizers, and other cosmetics. Therefore, in addition to suspected trademark infringement, the investigation will examine the origin

Those approached said they were simply providing transportation and that each of them would receive R$ 2,500.00 On Wednesday afternoon (the 23rd), the Federal Highway Police (PRF) arrested two men on charges of smuggling, trafficking, and endangering public health. During the operation, officers seized hundreds of illicit products. The incident occurred at km 214 of BR-364 in Rondonópolis (MT). According to information provided by the police, a team was conducting a tactical

The inspection took place this Monday (21) in the Pintolândia neighborhood, in the western part of Boa Vista. The seizure took place at a business in the Pintolândia neighborhood — Photo: File photo The Federal Revenue Service seized 97 bales of counterfeit team jerseys, caps, and sneakers during an inspection that took place this Monday (21) at a retail establishment in the Pintolândia neighborhood, in the western part of Boa Vista. According to the Federal Revenue, the oper

A man was arrested in the act during the Civil Police’s “Mimesis” operation targeting the counterfeiting of famous brand-name clothing. According to the investigation, a gang was using the names of well-known brands to produce and sell the items. The clothing was sold through an online shopping and sales app. Source: https://noticias.r7.com/sao-paulo/interior/homem-e-preso-em-operacao-contra-falsificacao-de-roupas-de-marcas-famosas-21092026/

A Civil Police operation was carried out this Thursday (17) in Bragança Paulista, with the aim of combating the sale of counterfeit goods and protecting consumers from potential fraud. Officers visited four locations in the downtown area and found various products being sold illegally: Antônio Pires Pimentel Avenue Atibaia Street Itália Alley Coronel Teófilo Leme Street Among the seized goods were mainly sneakers, as well as T-shirts, pants, shorts, caps, and other items bear

A suspect was also arrested during Operation "Bula Negra", which is aimed at combating the illegal trade and distribution of medications On Tuesday (September 15), the Federal District Civil Police (PCDF) seized a large quantity of medications, weight-loss pens, and anabolic steroids that had been purchased in Paraguay and resold in Candangolândia (DF). One suspect was also arrested during Operation Bula Negra, aimed at combating the illegal trade and distribution of medicati

On Sunday afternoon (the 13th), military police officers from the Tactical Force of the 28th BPM/I arrested a 41-year-old man for smuggling in Andradina. While on patrol, the team received a tip that a vehicle had been loaded with suspicious boxes near the bus station. The officers stopped the vehicle and subsequently located another vehicle whose driver identified himself as the owner of the merchandise. Upon inspection, they found 128 boxes containing approximately 1,500 bo

Cigarettes, cosmetics, and other products without receipts were seized during the operation Photo: 91ª CIPM A man was arrested on Thursday afternoon (10) with an illegal shipment of contraband goods in the Sacramento neighborhood of Capim Grosso. According to the Military Police, officers from the 91st CIPM were conducting Operation Quatro Contornos when they spotted the driver of a pickup truck making a sharp turn at an unmarked intersection. Faced with this situation, the o

Early Saturday, the 5th, during a rural tactical patrol on Highway PRC-280, near the Horizonte interchange in Palmas, the Military Police stopped a Volkswagen Gol that was traveling at high speed and with improper lighting. The car was occupied by two adults and a 17-year-old girl, who stated they were returning from shopping in Paraguay. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the officers found foreign goods without proper customs clearance, as well as plastic bags and thermoses conta

The suspect used a mixer and a bowl to mix chemicals and acids. She was arrested in the act on Tuesday (the 1st) in Campinas (SP). The Civil Police shut down an illegal cosmetics factory and arrested a woman in the act on Tuesday (the 1st) in the Jardim do Lago neighborhood of Campinas (SP). The investigation began after the manufacturer of one of the products being sold became suspicious of its online sales. According to Police Chief Marcel Fehr, who is leading the investiga

Municipal inspectors seized 2,571 items of unregulated merchandise in Juiz de Fora during the month of August. These actions are part of Operation Comércio Legal, carried out by the Inspection Division of the Secretariat for Urban Development with Popular Participation (SEDUPP) to regulate public spaces and combat unregulated commerce in the city. Among the items seized were eyeglasses, socks, underwear, shorts, jackets, perfumes, lotions, soaps, and massagers without proof o

Authorities seized 65 bottles of weight-loss drugs hidden in luggage Santarém, PA. The Federal Police arrested two people in the act on Tuesday (Sept. 1) during an inspection at Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport in Santarém. During a baggage inspection, federal police officers seized 33 bottles of weight-loss medication from one of the individuals, along with 4 syringes and 12 needles. The other passenger was found to be in possession of 32 bottles and an injection pen. The inci

The goods were seized by the Customs for the appropriate legal proceedings (Photo: courtesy of the Customs) A truck carrying counterfeit shoes was seized on Monday morning (31) during a joint operation by the Federal Revenue (RFB) and the Federal Highway Police (PRF). The vehicle was stopped at a PRF checkpoint on BR-222 during a routine operation to combat smuggling, embezzlement, and piracy. The cargo was inspected by officials from the Federal Revenue Service’s Enforcement

The Brazilian Industrial Property Law (LPI) marks its 30th anniversary on May 14, a significant milestone for the consolidation of industrial property in Brazil. Over this period, important progress has been made in the protection of trademarks and patents, with increased legal certainty and greater international convergence. At the same time, the current landscape reveals significant challenges, particularly regarding the effectiveness of enforcement in the face of an expone

Last Monday, May 18th, the Brazilian Federal Revenue (RFB) launched Operation "Desvio de Rota", targeting shopkeepers at "Shopping 25 de Março Brás" and "Shopping Stunt", both located in the Brás region. The operation focuses on smuggled and contraband goods intended for the local market, including World Cup-themed products. So far, several counterfeit products have been seized, such as football jerseys, sneakers, accessories, bags, perfumes, and watches, among others. The An

In a hyper-competitive landscape like the World Cup, the line separating a brilliant marketing insight from a legal infringement is extremely thin. Major sporting events offer unique opportunities for brand building; however, the visibility provided by the World Cup demands legal caution. After all, not every commercial association with the tournament is permitted, and certain actions can constitute ambush marketing—a practice considered unlawful under Brazilian law. In the f

Perfumes and eyeglasses lacked proof of origin; the case was monitored by the Public Prosecutor’s Office and Procon. Inspectors seized thousands of perfumes and sunglasses suspected of being counterfeit from a store in the city center (Photo/Courtesy) An inspection conducted on Wednesday afternoon (26) resulted in the seizure of 5,620 bottles of perfume and pairs of sunglasses suspected of being counterfeit at a store in downtown Uberaba. According to the Military Police, the

The operation was supported by a Federal Revenue Service helicopter and resulted in the seizure of more than 700 units of weight-loss medications. Between August 17 and 22, the Federal Revenue Service and the Minas Gerais Highway Patrol (PMRv) carried out Operation Áquila, a joint enforcement operation to combat smuggling, embezzlement, and the circulation of illegal goods brought into the country. The operation took place in southern Minas Gerais, on Highway MG-050, between