An integrated operation involving Brazilian and Peruvian security forces successfully uncovered and destroyed three aircraft utilized for international drug trafficking. The discovery was made on Sunday in a clandestine airstrip located in the indigenous community of Nova Galiléia, situated in the Peruvian district of Ramón Castilla, near the border with Brazil's Amazonas state. These airplanes, reportedly registered in Brazil, were allegedly employed to transport drugs from Peru into Brazil.

According to the Peruvian National Police, the aircraft were incinerated along with chemicals associated with the production of base cocaine. The operation not only aimed at destroying these assets but also continues to pursue the pilots responsible for flying the planes. This collaborative effort highlights the ongoing issues of drug trafficking in the region, which remains a significant challenge for both Brazilian and Peruvian authorities.

The action reflected the increasing pressure on drug trafficking routes that exploit natural and political borders, utilizing clandestine airstrips for their operations. The incident emphasizes the need for bilateral agreements and cooperation in combating organized crime, particularly in areas where indigenous communities are affected by the ramifications of drug trafficking and associated violence.