Brazilian Federal Police combats drug trafficking in Port of Santos

The Brazilian Federal Police (PF) is participating in Operation Agate, in the Port of Santos, southern coast of São Paulo. The action, which has been taking place since the 21st, aims at preventing and repressing international drug trafficking and occurs in partnership with other public institutions. 

The actions include patrols of the port channel, as well as inspections of ship hulls, in order to locate illicit substances and materials inserted in the ship’s compartments.

On the 21st, 191 kg of cocaine, in tablets, were removed by Navy divers. The drug was hidden in the sea-case of a ship that had been selected for inspection.