Operation occurred on June 18 and revealed that the products were hidden on a false bottom in the trunk of a car with Brazilian signs
A, together with A, made a significant seizure of 400 slimming pens on the International Friendship Bridge, which connects Brazil to Paraguay. The operation took place on June 18 and revealed that the products were hidden on a false bottom in the trunk of a car with Brazilian signs. The vehicle was occupied by four individuals who claimed to be on their way to the interior of São Paulo. The importation of medicines without proper authorization from the health authority and without the presentation of a prescription is considered a federal crime in Brazil.
The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has intensified the inspection of such substances, establishing the need for a two -way medical prescription, as well as retention of revenue at the time of purchase. This measure aims to curb the irregular marketing of medicines. In a recent case, in early June, a Brazilian passenger was arrested at Salvador airport while trying to carry 60 retrured pens and 30 Mounjaro, both intended for weight loss.
Posted by Sarah Paula
*Report produced with the aid of AI
