Brazilian Federal Highway Police seize 2.9 kg of cocaine on a bus on BR 407.

Illegal material was found in a passenger's suitcase.

On the afternoon of this Thursday (31), the Federal Highway Police carried out a seizure of a large quantity of drugs when inspecting a bus that was approached at km 117 of BR 407, in the municipality of Senhor do Bonfim (BA). During the inspection, two tablets of a substance similar to cocaine hydrochloride, totaling 2.9 kg, were found in the luggage of one of the passengers.

Origin and destination of the drug

The passenger, who was traveling from São Paulo (SP) to Apodi (RN), was arrested in the act of drug trafficking. In addition to the cocaine seizure, the woman was also taken to the Civil Police Station in Senhor do Bonfim (BA) for the application of the appropriate legal procedures.

The seizure of this quantity of cocaine highlights the importance of the efficient work of the Federal Highway Police in combating drug trafficking, thus ensuring the safety of the population and maintaining order and peace on Brazilian highways.

The Federal Highway Police remains committed to conducting constant and effective inspections, aiming to decisively combat drug trafficking and other related crimes. The seizure of 2.9 kg of cocaine is yet another example of the PRF's effective and committed work in the pursuit of a safer and drug-free country.