Seized 225 packs of cigarettes

By ETCO

Source: Gazeta do Sul – Santa Cruz do Sul/RS – POLICE – 13/08/2010

During an operation by the Smuggling and Embezzlement Repression Division (Direp), of the Federal Revenue Service, 225 packs of cigarettes were seized late yesterday afternoon in Lajeado. The approach was made by Revenue employees accompanied by federal highway police officers, at kilometer 340 of BR–386, in front of the PRF station. The merchandise was hidden in a camouflaged compartment and it was only possible to reach it through the work of a locksmith called to the scene. The IRS arrived at the vehicle, upon reporting and receiving information. The value of the seizure was estimated at R$1 million. The cargo and the arrested driver were taken to the Santa Cruz do Sul Federal Police Station. The accused will be charged with the crime of smuggling and embezzlement.