Police Seize Large Quantity of Contraband Goods

Sep 8

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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 containing weight-loss drugs, anabolic steroids, e-cigarettes, and packs of Paraguayan cigarettes hidden among the purchases.

Also seized were high-value electronic devices, perfumes, cosmetics, alcoholic beverages, and cash in both local and foreign currencies (reais, dollars, and guaranis).

In light of the facts, the two adults were arrested in the act, and the minor was taken into custody for committing an offense, all of whom are preliminarily charged with the crimes of smuggling, embezzlement, corruption of minors, crimes against public health, and active corruption.

The couple, the vehicle, and all seized materials were transferred to the Federal Police in Guarapuava, Paraná, for appropriate proceedings, while the minor was released into her mother’s custody as ordered by the federal police authority.

RESULTS:

- 175 vials of injectable weight-loss drugs and agonists seized.

- 14 vials of anabolic steroids and hormones seized.

- 49 e-cigarettes (vapes) seized.

- 5 packs of cigarettes from Paraguay seized.

- 17 units of electronics, computer equipment, and miscellaneous items

- 128 units of cosmetics, perfumes, and hair care products

- 13 units of alcoholic beverages and supplements

- 1 vehicle seized.

- R$ 3,904.00 seized.

- US$ 1,275 seized.

- 145,000 guaraní seized.