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PRF Seizes 4,000 Boxes of Medications and $11,000 on BR-277

The shipment, which came from Paraguay, was headed for São Paulo; the driver was arrested in the act.

The Federal Highway Police (PRF) seized approximately 4,000 boxes of medications and anabolic steroids during a traffic stop early Sunday morning, the 18th, on BR-277 in Santa Terezinha de Itaipu (PR), near the border. US$11,000 was also found in a backpack containing the driver’s personal belongings.

The 45-year-old man was arrested in the act. According to the driver, the cargo, which originated in Paraguay, was to be transported to Sorocaba (SP).

The police ordered the driver of a T-Cross to pull over. During the inspection, they noticed that he was using a two-way radio and appeared nervous.

Upon searching the vehicle, they found boxes, backpacks, and bags containing medications scattered throughout the trunk, floor, and back seat. In addition to the products and the cash, the officers seized the radio.

Medications and Dollars

The man was arrested on the spot on suspicion of illegally importing medications and using telecommunications equipment without authorization.

The vehicle, the medications, and the other seized items were forwarded to the Federal Revenue Service in Foz do Iguaçu (PR) for inventory and further action. The case was referred to the Federal Police.

Source: https://www.h2foz.com.br/seguranca-publica/prf-apreende-4-mil-caixas-medicamentos-br-277/