Feb 20 • 18:35 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Federal Police and Military Police close cocaine laboratory in the Federal District

Federal and Military Police in Brazil have shut down a clandestine laboratory for preparing cocaine in the Federal District, arresting one suspect in the operation.

On Friday, Federal and Military Police in Brazil carried out an operation that resulted in the closure of an illicit cocaine preparation lab in the Federal District. The operation seized a significant quantity of drugs and led to the immediate arrest of one suspect involved. This action was a collaborative effort between the Federal Police's Narcotics Division and the Military Police's ROTAM, sparked by the exchange of intelligence between the two law enforcement entities.

During the operation, authorities stopped an individual transporting around 1 kilogram of cocaine, which enabled them to trace the source of the narcotics. Following the initial apprehension, police teams tracked the transaction of the drugs, leading them to a property where the illegal processing of cocaine was confirmed. Officers discovered a fully operational laboratory, raising concerns about the scale of drug production in the area.

The operation not only resulted in the apprehension of a substantial amount of cocaine but also included the seizure of various materials used for the transformation and distribution of the narcotic. This significant crackdown reflects ongoing efforts by Brazilian authorities to combat drug trafficking and related crimes, emphasizing the importance of inter-agency cooperation in tackling the complex challenges of organized crime in the country.

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