Joint action by the MPSP and the Federal Police investigates a criminal organization that used household appliances to send drugs.
MPSP and Federal Police launch Operation YellowCode in São Paulo and Paraná to dismantle a criminal organization suspected of interstate drug trafficking in household appliances and money laundering.
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Investigation started in September 2025 into an interstate trafficking and money laundering scheme.
The Public Ministry of São Paulo (MPSP), through the Special Action Group to Combat Organized Crime (Gaeco), and the Federal Police (PF) carry out, this Thursday morning (15), in São Paulo and Paraná, Operation YellowCode. The objective is to combat criminal organizations suspected of interstate drug trafficking and money laundering.
According to the investigation, the criminals trafficked drugs inside household appliances. Residents of São Paulo received packages purchased online that contained narcotics. Shipments were always made by the same seller and were posted from Foz do Iguaçu, in Paraná. 120 suspicious shipments were identified.
According to information released by the MP, criminals also practiced money laundering to disguise the amounts that came from drug sales. Financial reports revealed that those involved moved amounts well above their declared income.
The investigation that led to today's action began in September 2025.

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