Brazil's Federal Police launched an operation to dismantle a logistics group behind the largest cocaine seizure in Santa Catarina's history, following the discovery of 1.3 tons of the drug last year.
The Integrated Force to Combat Organized Crime in Santa Catarina (Ficco) initiated a significant operation on November 10, 2024, aimed at disbanding the logistic network behind the largest cocaine seizure ever recorded in the state, according to the Federal Police (PF). This operation involves executing four arrest warrants and ten search warrants targeted at the organizers and financiers of the drug trafficking scheme. The cocaine, which weighs 1.3 tons, was found in a truck on BR 101 in ItajaΓ, leading to the arrest of the driver during the bust.
The investigation into this case has uncovered a broad network of individuals involved in international drug trafficking. Federal authorities have indicated they are pursuing not just the operatives, but also the financial and logistical connections related to the shipment of the cocaine. This highlights the extent of organized crime's reach and the cooperative efforts needed from law enforcement to tackle drug trafficking in Brazil effectively. The PF emphasized that these developments aim to address the infrastructure that supports such trafficking activities.
This operation has broader implications for Brazil's ongoing battle against drug-related crime, as it reflects the country's vulnerability to international drug routes and the efforts of criminal organizations operating within its territory. By targeting logistics and financial arrangements, authorities hope to disrupt the operations of such networks and deliver a clear message that organized crime will be met with significant resistance from law enforcement.
