On Wednesday, November 11, the Federal Revenue of Brazil seized weight loss medications and anabolic steroids that were being transported in the luggage of a tourist bus passenger in Foz do Iguaçu, located in western Paraná. This operation took place at the International Friendship Bridge, which connects Brazil to Paraguay, during a routine revenue inspection aimed at combating smuggling and illegal trafficking of goods.

Authorities reported the confiscation included 17 units of weight loss drugs and anabolic steroids that were destined for the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Although the woman carrying the contraband was not arrested, she is expected to face charges for smuggling. The Federal Revenue also indicated that they would send a Fiscal Representation for Criminal Purposes (RFFP) to the Federal Public Ministry, a legal instrument used for crimes against tax regulations such as evasion and fraud.

This incident highlights ongoing issues with contraband trafficking across borders in Brazil, particularly involving substances that can pose health risks. The authorities' efforts to monitor and regulate the movement of such goods emphasize the legal and health implications tied to the unauthorized use of such medications across the nation.