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Brazil Seizes Record Cocaine Haul in Timber Cargo
22 Jun
Summary
- Brazil seized a massive cocaine shipment hidden in timber.
- The haul could potentially weigh between 20 to 50 metric tons.
- A joint operation involved U.S. and Bolivian officials.
Brazilian Federal Police recently uncovered a significant cocaine shipment, potentially the largest ever seized in the country. The operation, supported by intelligence from U.S. and Bolivian authorities, focused on timber cargo. Police discovered evidence suggesting the drugs were hidden within the wood itself.
Authorities detained eight trucks carrying approximately 260 metric tons of timber on Sunday. Based on previous cases where illicit substances comprised 10% to 20% of cargo weight, the revenue service estimates this find could amount to 20 to 50 metric tons of cocaine if confirmed by forensic analysis. This discovery highlights a sophisticated method of drug smuggling.
