More than one ton of marijuana seized by PF in trailer on Paraná highway

More than 1,6 ton of marijuana is found in cement transport trailer in PR More than one ton of marijuana was found during a Federal Police operation this Sunday (21). The drugs were in a trailer intercepted on BR-277, in Cascavel, in Western Paraná.

According to the PF, in addition to 1.632 kilos of marijuana, two kilos of hashish were also found. All the drugs were inside a compartment used to transport cement mix.

See in the images above. ✅ Follow g1 Maringá e região on WhatsApp The corporation reported that the driver showed nervousness when approached. This led the officers to decide to conduct a thorough inspection of the truck.

During the inspection, agents found the drugs. The approach took place during Operation Redentor, stemming from an investigation conducted by the Federal Police in Rio de Janeiro.

The action also had support from the Integrated Force to Combat Organized Crime of Paraná (FICCO-PR), the Border Police Battalion (BPFRON) of Cascavel, and the Military Police. According to BPFron, the driver stated he would take the material to Curitiba.

However, the PF superintendency in Rio de Janeiro stated that the final destination of the drugs would be the city of Rio de Janeiro. The case will be investigated. More than one ton of marijuana was found inside a truck transporting cement, in PR. Polícia Federal "The action is aligned with the guidelines established within the scope of ADPF 635 (STF), focusing on the logistical and financial dismantling of criminal organizations.

Operations prioritize the blocking of strategic routes used for drug and weapons trafficking, including those destined to supply areas under criminal influence", informed the PF. The driver was arrested in flagrante and taken to the Federal Police station in Cascavel.

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