On Monday, December 16, a joint operation between the São Paulo Military Police and the Federal Police resulted in the interception of a plane carrying nearly 400 kg of cocaine base paste.
The action took place at Penápolis Airport, in the interior of the state of São Paulo, southeastern Brazil.
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According to official information, during the aircraft’s landing, the pilot and passenger attempted to flee but were quickly detained by police forces. During the search, agents found hundreds of packages of cocaine base paste, totaling approximately 400 kg.
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Cocaine base paste is the initial form of the drug, obtained shortly after processing coca leaves. This substance is generally destined for refining and transformation into powdered cocaine, increasing the product’s value on the illegal market.
The operation was considered a major success by the authorities, who emphasized the importance of cooperation between police forces in combating drug trafficking.
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The two detainees were taken to the police station for legal proceedings and will face charges of international drug trafficking. The aircraft was seized and will undergo technical analysis.
Source and images: São Paulo Military Police. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
