Federal Revenue finds half a ton of cocaine in coffee load
Dec, 28, 2021 Posted by Gabriel MalheirosWeek 202150
Brazilian Federal Revenue agents have found more than half a ton of cocaine at a terminal in the Port of Santos, on the coast of São Paulo state, on Monday, December 27th. The cargo was destined for the Port of Le Havre, in France.
The narcotic was found after agents from the Santos Revenue Service and Customs selected a raw, unroasted coffee container to assess its load using various mechanisms, including scanner images.
A sniffing dog signaled the presence of the drugs in the shipment. In total, 561 kg of cocaine divided into smaller tablets were found amidst the load.
The seized drug was sent to the Federal Police Station in Santos, which will take the investigations over.
According to the tax authorities, in 2021 alone, nearly 15 tons of cocaine were seized in shipments located at the Port of Santos. No one has been arrested up until this point.
Source: G1
To read the full original article visit:
-
Other Cargo
Nov, 08, 2022
0
Brazil’s FCA railroad to receive BRL 500 mln credit to boost investments
-
Grains
Dec, 09, 2025
0
Government Reduces Export Duties for Argentina’s Grain Sector
-
Ports and Terminals
Sep, 16, 2024
0
Future of 600,000-Square-Meter Port Area in Santos Remains Uncertain Amid Ongoing Government Deliberations
-
Ports and Terminals
Dec, 20, 2021
0
Port of Itapoá is the first to be given permission to find a destination for seized cargo