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Paraguay seizes 311 kilos of marijuana hidden in vehicles imported from U.S.
🇵🇾 Paraguay /Economy & Trade

Paraguay seizes 311 kilos of marijuana hidden in vehicles imported from U.S.

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Paraguayan authorities seized 311 kilograms of marijuana hidden in two vehicles imported from the United States.
  • The drugs were discovered in specially modified compartments within the vehicles during a routine inspection at a port near Asunción.
  • The marijuana, valued at approximately $4.3 million in the Brazilian market, was likely destined for Brazil, a major consumer of the drug.

Paraguayan authorities have intercepted a significant drug shipment, seizing 311 kilograms of marijuana concealed within two vehicles imported from Miami, United States. The discovery was made during a routine inspection at the Terport river port in Villeta, a city near the capital, Asunción.

The operation, conducted by the National Anti-Drug Secretariat (Senad) in collaboration with the National Directorate of Tax Revenue, uncovered "specially conditioned compartments" in both vehicles. These hidden areas contained a high-potency marijuana strain, described as 'premium' due to its elevated THC concentration.

One of the vehicles featured a double-bottom system, which required mechanical saws to access, as shown in footage released by Senad. Officials estimate the seized marijuana's value at approximately $4.3 million in the Brazilian market. Senad director Jalil Rachid indicated that the drug's compartments were lined with lead to evade detection by scanners at control points.

Rachid highlighted Brazil's substantial marijuana consumption and the drug's high demand among criminal organizations like the First Capital Command (PCC) and Comando Vermelho. The seizure underscores Paraguay's role as a transit country for illicit substances destined for neighboring markets.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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