April 1, 2025
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IRS operation seizes R$ 500,000 in products in Minas Gerais
An action by the Federal Revenue Service, together with the Military Highway Police, and the Federal Police seized more than half a million reais in smuggled goods in Minas Gerais. Operation “Nota Fria” also resulted in the arrest of five men.
During the operation, several illegal and counterfeit products were seized, including electronic devices, computer equipment, drinks, Paraguayan cigarettes, tires, utensils and various items. The operation also combated drug trafficking.
During the course of the investigation, officers arrested two men for illegal possession of firearms. A third man, a fugitive from justice, was located.
In the Frutal region, a man was arrested for drug trafficking, with marijuana and “rivet” found in a truck. Another was arrested for drug trafficking when he was approached with 30 kg of marijuana in a car bound for Anápolis, in Goiás.
