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Police seize almost 180 kg of cocaine hidden in a load of corn in Presidente Prudente

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Driver arrested on Rodovia Raposo Tavares, in Presidente Prudente, was transporting 189.1 kg of drugs, including cocaine and crack, in a hidden compartment of a corn trailer.
Loss estimated at R$8.7 million.

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The seizure occurred during Operation Impacto, at kilometer 561.5 of Rodovia Raposo Tavares, in Presidente Prudente.

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A driver was arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking after transporting almost 180 kg of cocaine on Rodovia Raposo Tavares, in Presidente Prudente, on Monday (9).

The Highway Police located the drugs in a hidden compartment of a trailer loaded with corn. The action took place at kilometer 561.5 during Operation Impacto.

168 tablets of cocaine base paste and 14 wraps of crack were seized, totaling 189.1 kg of drugs. The seizure represents a loss of R$8.7 million.

Open Questions

What is the identity of the arrested driver?
What is the origin and destination of the drug shipment?
Are there others involved in the scheme?

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