Federal Police conduct anti-drug operation at Port of Santos

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•The operation took place on March 10, 2026, at the Port of Santos in Brazil.
•Federal Police arrested Rio civil police officers accused of extorting members of the Comando Vermelho gang.
•The Port of Santos is one of Brazil's largest ports and a key point for drug shipments.
•The operation targets drug trafficking networks using the port for illegal shipments.

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▸Federal Police successfully dismantle key drug trafficking networks at the Port of Santos drug shipments through the port decrease, improving security and reducing drug availability in Brazil and neighboring countries

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🏛Australian Federal Police

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REGIONALAgencia BrasilPF faz operação para combater tráfico de drogas no Porto de Santos REGIONALAgencia BrasilPF prende policiais civis do Rio que extorquiam integrantes do CV

The Federal Police conducted an operation at the Port of Santos to combat drug trafficking. The operation aims to disrupt illegal drug shipments through Brazil's largest port, affecting drug trade routes and port security. Additionally, the Federal Police arrested Rio civil police officers involved in extorting members of the Comando Vermelho criminal group, highlighting corruption issues within law enforcement.