Federal Police Arrest Two People for Smuggling at Santarém Airport in Pará
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 incident occurred during the arrival of a commercial flight from Brasília, Federal District.
The seized items were sent for analysis to confirm their composition, origin, and regulatory status with health surveillance agencies. The health compliance of the materials will be verified by the relevant authorities.
The suspects may face charges for the crimes of importing or distributing therapeutic or medicinal products not registered with Anvisa. They were taken to the Federal Police station in Santarém for criminal investigation procedures and formally charged on the spot.
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