PRF and state revenue seize 2.7 tons of marijuana hidden in a load of cabbage in SC
Quick Look
- Truck left Foz do Iguaçu bound for Florianópolis and was approached by the PRF and state revenue on the Santa Catarina highway.
- Driver was arrested red-handed after discovering 2,739 marijuana tablets hidden among boxes of cabbage.
- The seizure is one of the biggest of the year in the state.
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Why It Matters
The PRF carried out inspection on the highway and suspected the shipment due to the inadequate condition of the cabbages, leading to the discovery of the drug.
The truck left Foz do Iguaçu (PR) headed for Florianópolis. The truck driver was arrested red-handed following joint action by the Federal Highway Police (PRF) and the state Revenue Service.
According to the PRF, the approach occurred during an inspection on the highway. The agents became suspicious of the shipment when inspecting the trunk because the cabbages appeared old and were stored inappropriately for consumption.
During the detailed search, the police found 2,739 marijuana tablets packed among the vegetable boxes.
According to the Federal Highway Police (PRF), this is one of the largest marijuana seizures recorded in Santa Catarina this year.
The driver admitted to the police that he would receive R$15,000 to deliver the drugs to Florianópolis.
He was taken to the São Bento do Sul Civil Police Station and charged with drug trafficking. The crime carries a penalty of 5 to 15 years in prison.
Open Questions
- What is the exact origin of the seized marijuana?
- Was the driver acting alone or was he part of a larger network?
- Are there other related seizures underway?
