On Tuesday night, the Highway Police conducted a routine inspection on the MS-164 highway near Fazenda Santa Virgínia in Ponta Porã, where they seized a significant quantity of foreign medications and electronic products valued at R$ 130,500. The arrest was triggered when the driver of a Toyota Yaris provided inconsistent information regarding his journey and the contents of his vehicle, leading officers to conduct a thorough search. Upon inspection, officers discovered that the interior door panels had been altered to conceal smuggled goods.

The driver was apprehended and taken to the Operational Base in Aquidabã, where the hidden compartments were examined more closely, revealing a range of prohibited items. Among the seizures were 104 boxes of tirzepatide from various brands, six boxes of retatrutide, two boxes of veterinary medications, and a selection of supplements and aesthetic products. Notably, electronics including an iPhone 17 Pro Max and JBL headphones were also confiscated, highlighting the cross-border smuggling issues prevalent in that region.

This incident underscores ongoing challenges in curbing illegal trafficking in pharmaceuticals and electronics along Brazil's borders, particularly in states like Mato Grosso do Sul, which share borders with Paraguay. The seizure not only represents a significant financial blow to illegal operations but also raises concerns about the safety and legality of unregulated products entering the Brazilian market.