Brazilian Border Police Seize Illegal E-Cigarettes in Juranda Incident

Jul.29.2024
Brazilian Border Police Seize Illegal E-Cigarettes in Juranda Incident
Brazilian Border Police seize illegal e-cigarettes during operation, releasing suspects after confiscating products and vehicle.

According to Jornal do Oeste, on July 28, during the implementation of the "Protector Action," military police from the Brazilian Border Police Camp (BPFron) conducted an inspection on a white GM Vectra on the BR 369 highway in Juranda. Inside the vehicle, they found 1239 illegal e-cigarettes from Paraguay, including products from the brand "ELFBAR.


The police have confirmed and subsequently released a 33-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman suspected of smuggling. The seized vehicle and e-cigarette have been confiscated by the police and have been sent to the Federal Tax Agency in Cascavel for necessary procedures.


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