Three cars loaded with goods from Paraguay on board MS-379 were intercepted on Tuesday
Paraguayan contraband goods worth R$827,700 were seized on Tuesday night (8) at MS-379 in Dourados. A tactical inspection of the thorough road identified three vehicles that attempted to escape the attack. Cell phones, tablets, e-cigarettes and cameras were among the items that were not documented. The three suspects stated that they would receive 1,500 Brazilian reals in exchange for their transportation to São Paulo. The Federal Revenue Service will be responsible for this case.
A load worth R$ 827,700 of goods of foreign origin was removed from circulation on Tuesday night (8), during an inspection conducted by TOR (Repressive Road Tactical), by BPMRv (Military Road Police Battalion), on MS-379, in Dourados, 251 kilometers from Campo Grande.
The operation began after the police received information that three vehicles returned after observing the inspection and headed towards a nearby area. During the investigation, the team found the two cars. Three men were operating two of them while the third driver was left behind and has never been found.
During inspections, police officers found a wide range of products from Paraguay without documents proving their regular import. Among the items seized were mobile phones, tablets, 397 electronic cigarettes, perfumes, cameras, professional lenses, routers, headphones, watches, microphones, computer components, hair, olive oil and other electronic devices.
In total, the value of the goods amounted to approximately R$ 827,700. The cost of the three vehicles was estimated at R$101,000, bringing the total crime losses to approximately R$928,700.
According to the participants, the shipment was destined for the interior of São Paulo. They stated that they would receive R$1,500 for the transfer.
The Federal Police were notified and informed that the vehicles and goods were subsequently sent to the Federal Revenue Authority responsible for taking appropriate action.