a truck driver was apprehended in Santa Fé do Sul, São Paulo, while transporting a significant stash of illegal drugs headed for the Campinas Metropolitan Region. The 44-year-old man was caught by the Campinas Division of Criminal Investigations (DEIC) thanks to their intelligence unit, which tracked him down on the Euclides da Cunha Highway.
When approached by police, the driver claimed he had been working for the transportation company for only two months. According to official reports, his truck was initially loaded with refrigerated meats in Rondônia, destined for delivery in São Paulo.
Despite his claims of ignorance regarding the illicit cargo, the police took further action. They contacted the transportation company to clarify the situation. The company’s representatives confirmed that the driver was indeed on his regular route but raised suspicions about an unscheduled 30-minute stop in Pontes e Lacerda, Mato Grosso. During this stop, they noted a rise in the temperature inside the refrigerated truck.
A witness, the owner of the cargo, stated that the load was supposed to be securely handled by the transportation company. However, she noticed discrepancies with the seals on the cargo, which did not match the company’s standard. Other witnesses reported that the truck’s opening sensors were not triggered, further raising red flags.
The truck and driver were subsequently taken to a cold storage facility in Campinas, where investigators broke the seals of the cargo area. To their astonishment, they discovered 455.1 kg of cocaine and 215.8 kg of marijuana hidden within the load. As a result, the man was placed under preventive arrest, and his mobile phone was confiscated by the DEIC for further investigation.
Key Takeaways
Investigation: Conducted by DEIC, with further inquiries ongoing
Location: Santa Fé do Sul, SP
Incident: Truck driver arrested for transporting illegal drugs
Seized Drugs: 455.1 kg of cocaine and 215.8 kg of marijuana
