Source: Agência Globo

RIO - The IRS seized $ 11,3 million in contraband and drugs in September in Foz do Iguaçu, according to a balance sheet released on Monday.

According to the IRS, the products that showed the highest percentage growth compared to September last year, were drinks with 73% and perfumes with 54%, with figures of 32 thousand dollars and 191 thousand dollars, respectively.

In absolute terms, the seizure of vehicles totaled US $ 3,5 million, being one of the most representative items. There were 253 in total, including automobiles, SUVs, buses, trucks and motorcycles, which results in an average slightly higher than 8 seizures per day.

The value in seizures of electronics remains sharp, totaling $ 3,1 million in the month, representing an increase of 11% over the same period last year. In the period from January to September of that year, the increase is 44% in relation to 2010.

Cigarette seizures also continue to account for a significant portion, reaching a value of $ 1,1 million in September, 32% more than in the same month last year.

The total amount of seizures recorded in the period from January to September 2011 has already reached US $ 107,3 million in contraband goods, vehicles, drugs and ammunition. Compared to the same period last year, there was an increase of 26% in 2011.