Brazilian police thwart cocaine smuggling attempt at Sao Paulo airport after shootout

Brazilian Federal Police engaged in a shootout with suspected drug traffickers at Guarulhos Airport, the country's largest, on Friday. The incident occurred in a restricted area of Terminal 3 as the suspects attempted to send a cocaine shipment to Europe.

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The agents arrived to thwart the shipment of the drug, which was destined for the European continent and in which at least a dozen people participated, including a terminal worker, according to local press.

Authorities successfully intercepted the drug shipment, which was destined for the European continent. Local media reported that at least ten individuals, including an airport worker, were involved. Security cameras captured the suspects loading boxes in a construction area near the airport.

During the confrontation, police exchanged fire with the group, but no injuries were reported. All suspects managed to flee the scene, leaving behind some of the drugs. Police seized five suitcases of cocaine that had already been loaded onto an aircraft, along with four boxes found abandoned nearby.

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All suspects managed to flee, although they left part of the drug behind.

Investigations are ongoing to identify all those involved and clarify the circumstances of the event. Federal Police were assisted by the Military and Civil Police of São Paulo during the operation.

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The diligence continues to identify those involved and clarify the circumstances of what happened.