Joint operation seizes more than R$ 26 million in illegal goods and vehicles

The vehicles were used by criminal organizations specializing in smuggling and trafficking.

(The action took place between July 6 and 10. Photo: Disclosure)

A joint operation involving the Federal Revenue Service, Defron (Specialized Police Station for Border Crime Enforcement), DOF (Department of Border Operations), and PRF (Federal Highway Police) resulted in the seizure of more than R$ 26 million in illegal goods and vehicles used by criminals in the border region of Mato Grosso do Sul.

The operation took place between July 6 and 10 on highways that cross the municipalities of Dourados, Mundo Novo, and Ponta Porã.

The results of Operation Fronteira MS show that approximately R$ 24.5 million in contraband products were seized, in addition to 44 vehicles valued at approximately R$ 1.7 million. The vehicles, including passenger cars, vans, and trucks, were used by criminal organizations specializing in smuggling and trafficking.

Among the items seized, according to Dourados News, one of the main highlights was a shipment of 225,000 packs of contraband cigarettes, with an estimated value of R$ 1.4 million. The products were in adapted vehicles, where all seats were removed, except for the driver's seat, to increase transport space.

Electronic cigarettes, perfumes, cell phones, electronics, clothing, tires, backpacks, cosmetics, and even drones and toys were also confiscated. The materials will be sent to Federal Revenue Service warehouses and, in accordance with the law, part will be destroyed, auctioned, or donated to charitable organizations.

The operation mobilized 72 law enforcement officers, as well as two sniffer dogs from the Federal Revenue Service. The General Investigations Division of the Dourados Civil Police also provided support for the operation.

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