Tag: Brazil
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How Covid-19 has escalated the maritime drug trade – and what AI can do about it
Adele Berti Israeli maritime intelligence and predictive analytics company Windward is using artificial intelligence to identify and pinpoint Europe-bound vessels that might be illicitly carrying drugs for distribution in the […]
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Turkey seizes 220 kilograms of cocaine from Brazilian ship
Turkish authorities have seized 220 kilograms (485 pounds) of cocaine from a ship that arrived in the southeastern port of Mersin, Anadolu Agency (AA) said in a report late Tuesday. […]
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103kg Cocaine Seized From Within Suitcases in Container at Brazilian Port of Paranaguá
March 01: Initial reports suggest that Brazilian customs agents seized 103kg of cocaine at the port of Paranaguá. The narcotics were discovered in 4 suitcases in a container loaded with […]
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Brazilian State of Amazonas Receives R $3.5m in Equipment to Counter Piracy and Narcotics Trafficking
February 19: Local media reports that Amazonas State has received R $3.5m (approx. $785,000 USD) in security equipment to counter growing trends of piracy and narcotics trafficking in the region. […]
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Brazilian Authorities Seize 140kg of Cocaine Amongst Timber Shipment at Itajai Port
February 17: Authorities seized 140 kg of cocaine concealed among a cargo of timber inside a container at Itajai port. Authorities found the narcotics during a routine cargo inspection. The […]
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Truck Drivers Protest at Brazilian Port of Santos
February 17: Brazilian truck drivers were protesting since early hours of Monday at Latin America’s largest port in Santos, demanding a reduction of ICMS tax on gasoline and diesel, the […]
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Authorities Seize 25kg of Cocaine at Brazilian Port of Maraa
February 06: Authorities seized 25 kg of cocaine from an unspecified vessel anchored at Maraa port, Amazonas state. Authorities found the narcotics during a routine ship inspection. The origin and […]
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Authorities Seize 328kg of Cocaine at Rio de Janerio Port
February 06: Authorities seized 328 kg of cocaine concealed among a cargo of granite inside a container at Rio de Janeiro port. Authorities, aided by sniffer dogs, found the narcotics […]
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Brazilian Authorities Seize 600kg of Cocaine at Itapoa Port
January 30: Authorities seized 600 kg of cocaine concealed inside tanker containers of diesel fuel at Itapoa port. Authorities aided by sniffer dogs, found the narcotics during a routine inspection. […]
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Brazilian Authorities Seize 1.4 Tonnes of Cocaine at Itapoa Port; Bound for Rotterdam
February 03: Authorities seized 1.4 tonnes of cocaine concealed among a cargo of timber inside a container at Itapoa port. Authorities found the narcotics during a scanning operation. The origin […]
