Man is arrested with 15 thousand packs of smuggled cigarettes on highway in Santo Anastácio (SP)
Quick Look
- A man was arrested on the Santo Anastácio (SP) highway with 15 thousand packs of smuggled cigarettes, valued at R$75 thousand, during Operation Independence.
- The vehicle, cargo and a cell phone were seized, and the driver, a resident of Nova Alvorada do Sul (MS), was taken to the Federal Police in Presidente Prudente (SP).
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Why It Matters
The seizure occurred during Operation Independence, carried out by the Military Highway Police on highways in the state of São Paulo.
Man is arrested with 15 thousand packs of smuggled cigarettes on highway in Santo Anastácio (SP) — Photo: Military Highway Police/Disclosure
According to the Military Highway Police, the incident was recorded at around 6:20 am, during Operation Independence, in the north direction of the road.
Ostensive Road Tactical (TOR) teams were carrying out patrols when they identified a car in conditions considered suspicious. After a brief follow-up, the police approached the vehicle on the access to Santo Anastácio, at SPA 597/270, and found the cargo without tax documentation.
15 thousand packs were seized. According to highway police, the cargo was valued at approximately R$75,000.
The driver, a resident of Nova Alvorada do Sul (MS), was taken to the Federal Police Station, in Presidente Prudente (SP), where the incident was recorded.
The man was arrested, while the vehicle used for transport, the load of cigarettes and a cell phone were seized.
Open Questions
- What is the origin of smuggled cigarettes?
- Does the driver have links to larger smuggling networks?
- What will be the destination of the seized vehicle and cargo?
