Brazilian Federal Police seize 10 kg of cocaine bound for Cape Verde at Fortaleza airport
The Brazilian Federal Police seized 10 kg of cocaine hidden in rolls of waterproofing tape at Fortaleza airport. The shipment, destined for Cape Verde, was intercepted and is under investigation to identify those involved in the international trafficking.
Brazilian Federal Police seized this week at Fortaleza International Airport a shipment containing 10 kilograms of cocaine destined for Cape Verde . The drug was hidden in rolls of waterproofing tape , a sophisticated camouflage attempt that raised suspicions during a routine inspection.
According to an official statement, the suspicious material was isolated and subjected to a detailed inspection , which confirmed the presence of the drug. The shipment was immediately seized , and a police investigation was opened to determine those responsible for shipping the drugs, both in Brazil and in Cape Verde .
Brazilian authorities are now investigating the international trafficking network involved , seeking to identify potential senders and recipients in Cape Verde and other points along the African route. The seizure highlights the increasingly creative and dangerous use of legitimate logistics routes for drug trafficking.
Cape Verde, due to its geostrategic position in the Atlantic, has been considered in recent years a vulnerable transit point for international trafficking , which reinforces the importance of cooperation between Brazilian and Cape Verdean authorities in combating drug trafficking.
