Federal Police launch Operation Parallel Connection against electronics smuggling
Action targets group suspected of moving R$60 million through the illegal sale of smartphones in Rio de Janeiro and Maricá
Quick Look
- The Federal Police launched Operation Parallel Connection to combat electronics smuggling in Rio de Janeiro and Maricá.
- The group, allegedly led by a military police officer, generated around R$60 million through the illegal sale of tax-free smartphones.
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Why It Matters
Operation Parallel Connection investigates the clandestine entry of electronic products without paying taxes.
The Federal Police (PF) are on the streets this Thursday morning (17) with Operation Parallel Connection, to combat the clandestine entry of electronic products into the country.
In total, six search and seizure warrants are being executed in the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Maricá, in Greater Rio.
The group responsible for the entry of these foreign products and subsequent resale within Brazil would be commanded by a military police officer, according to the PRF.
Products, especially smartphones, were introduced into the country without paying import taxes. The resale of thousands of these products would have generated around R$60 million in recent years.
Those investigated may face charges of embezzlement and criminal association.
Open Questions
- What is the identity of the military police officer appointed as leader?
- Were there arrests made during the operation?
