A Bolivian woman was arrested after police found 15 kg of cocaine base paste concealed in her backpack when she exhibited nervous behavior during a routine bus inspection in Brazil.
A 31-year-old Bolivian woman was apprehended after Brazilian highway police discovered 14 bricks of cocaine base paste weighing a total of 15.020 kg in her backpack. This incident occurred on a bus traveling from Corumbá to São Paulo during a police operation aimed at combating drug trafficking. The police identified her as acting nervously and providing inconsistent answers during the questioning process.
As part of the ongoing 'Operation Impacto,' the highway police stopped the interstate bus on the Raposo Tavares Highway in Presidente Prudente, São Paulo. Upon inspecting the vehicle, they noticed that one of the passengers, seated in the seventh row, displayed significant anxiety, which raised their suspicions. When the authorities searched her belongings, they unearthed the hidden drugs, leading to her immediate arrest.
The arrested woman had no prior criminal record, and during questioning, she confessed to her involvement with the drugs. This incident highlights the continuing challenges faced by authorities in combating drug trafficking, especially in areas near borders, and the measures being taken to secure public safety on intercity transportation systems in Brazil.
