Seizure in Paraná finds almost 3 tons of marijuana in truck roof; drug would supply RJ communities, says PRF

Almost 3 tons of marijuana seized would be taken to supply Rio communities Almost three tons of marijuana that, according to the Federal Highway Police (PRF), were destined for communities in Rio de Janeiro were seized on the afternoon of Tuesday (23), in Cascavel, in the West of Paraná. The drug was hidden in a secret compartment in the roof of a semi-trailer truck. The seizure occurred during a stop on BR-163. According to the PRF, the truck appeared to be empty. The driver told the police that he would head to the North of Paraná to load the vehicle before traveling to Rio de Janeiro. However, the information presented by the driver raised suspicions. During a detailed inspection, the agents found a false bottom installed in the roof of the semi-trailer. ✅ Follow g1 Foz do Iguaçu on WhatsApp Inside the hidden compartment, 2,721 kilograms of marijuana were located. A Military Police team was called to assist in the occurrence. Cargo would supply communities in Rio de Janeiro, says PRF Federal Highway Police The driver was arrested in the act for drug trafficking. He was taken, along with the seized cargo, to the Cascavel Civil Police Station. His identity was not released. The police are now investigating the origin of the drug and who would receive the shipment in Rio de Janeiro. Read also: 'Horror movie' routine: understand the investigation into a doctor who set up an 'apartment' in a hospital Frost: see images and the weather forecast in Paraná Copel: Electricity bill becomes more expensive starting this Wednesday (24) VIDEOS: Most watched from g1 Paraná Read more news on g1 West and Southwest.