Feb 26 • 22:23 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

GCM seizes more than 15 kg of drugs in a 'bomb house' in Suzano

The Municipal Civil Guard of Suzano seized over 15 kg of drugs, including crack, cocaine, marijuana, and lança-perfume, from a drug production site known as a 'bomb house.'

The Municipal Civil Guard (GCM) of Suzano, Brazil, conducted a significant drug bust on Wednesday, April 25, apprehending 15.2 kilograms of narcotics at what is termed a 'bomb house,' a facility known for drug production. This operation took place on Areião Road in the Jardim Maitê neighborhood, where authorities discovered a staggering total of 3,843 units of various illicit substances, significantly impacting local drug trafficking activities.

The GCM acted on an anonymous tip-off that indicated a shed was being utilized for the storage of these illegal drugs. Upon arrival, officers, aided by a sniffer dog, uncovered a variety of narcotics including 611 grams of crack cocaine, 1.9 kilograms of powdered cocaine, approximately 2.8 kilograms of marijuana, and 346 bottles of lança-perfume, a type of drug inhalant. The use of trained dogs in such operations highlights the proactive measures law enforcement is employing to tackle drug-related issues in urban areas.

After the successful operation, all confiscated drugs were transported to the Central Police District of the city for proper documentation and processing. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges facing law enforcement in combating drug production and distribution within communities and signifies the importance of public vigilance in reporting suspicious activities that can lead to significant law enforcement actions against organized crime in Brazil.

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