Operation in São José dos Campos seizes beverages suspected of being counterfeit and smuggled

A joint operation carried out this Thursday (14) in São José dos Campos resulted in the seizure of several alcoholic beverages suspected of counterfeiting and smuggling. The action was conducted by civil police officers from the 1st Police District, in partnership with the Municipal Civil Guard, the City Hall’s Inspection and Postures team, the Institute of Criminalistics, and a representative of the Brazilian Beverage Association (Abrabe).

The execution of the search and seizure warrants took place at three different addresses: two located in the downtown area and one in the Vila Maria neighborhood. The locations operated as beverage sales points, popularly known as liquor stores.

The operation was authorized by the Regional Court of Guarantees of the 9th Region of the District of São José dos Campos, as part of an investigation into the commercialization of adulterated and illicitly sourced beverages. At the time of the action, the teams found products in sealed packaging, which were collected and sent for forensic examination to verify possible counterfeiting and tax irregularities.

During the inspection, one of the establishments had already been sealed off by the City Hall’s postures department but was found to be operating. The person responsible was charged with disobedience.

The three liquor stores inspected were once again interdicted and will remain sealed until the conclusion of the investigations. If counterfeiting or smuggling is confirmed, those involved may be prosecuted for crimes against public health, against the tax order, and for receiving illicit products.

According to representatives of the operation, actions such as this aim to curb the circulation of adulterated products, which may pose risks to consumers’ health, as well as to combat illegal practices that harm formal trade and cause losses to the beverage sector.

The investigations are ongoing to determine the origin of the goods and the possible involvement of other individuals in the scheme.

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