More than 340 kg of coca leaves and marijuana are seized on buses in the interior of SP

Police seized more than 340 kg of coca leaves and marijuana on a bus in Presidente Prudente (SP) this Monday (19).

The inspection took place during Operation Impacto in a vehicle coming from Campo Grande (MS). 323 kg of coca and 21.83 kg of marijuana were found.

Three Bolivian passengers were identified by their luggage. Two will be released and one will be arrested.

More than 340 kg of coca leaves and marijuana were seized on an interstate bus on Rodovia Raposo Tavares (SP-270), in Presidente Prudente (SP), on Monday night (19).

Three Bolivian passengers were identified as responsible for the luggage. Two will be released and one will be arrested.

According to the Military Highway Police, the approach, which had the support of the Kennel of the 8th Special Police Actions Battalion (Baep), took place around 7 pm, during Operation Impact, on a bus traveling from Campo Grande (MS) to Rio de Janeiro (RJ).

During the inspection of the external luggage compartment, the police found 12 suitcases with bales of fresh coca leaves, which totaled 323 kg. The value of the material was estimated at approximately R$71 thousand.

Two other suitcases contained 10 marijuana tablets, with a total weight of 21.83 kg and an estimated value of R$43,660.00.

In total, the seizures represent 344.83 kg of materials, valued at approximately R$114,660.00.

Still according to the Highway Police, six suitcases with coca leaves belonged to the passenger in seat 9, while another six belonged to the occupant of seat 23. The two suitcases with marijuana belonged to the passenger in seat 39, who assumed ownership of the drug.

The two passengers related to the coca leaves were interviewed, qualified and released, and will be released. The man who assumed ownership of the marijuana remained in prison.

The incident was presented at the Federal Police headquarters in Presidente Prudente.