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Cocaine traveled hidden in cosmetics. Joint operation between Brazil, Germany and Portugal dismantles network

CNN Portugal15 September 2026 at 17:11

A joint operation between Brazil, Germany and Portugal dismantled an international cocaine trafficking network. The drug was hidden in shipments of cosmetics that followed from Brazil to Europe.

Portuguese authorities, upon analyzing the cargo when it arrived in Lisbon, confirmed the presence of cocaine through rapid tests performed on the merchandise.

The operation involved collaboration between the police of the three countries, allowing the identification and dismantling of the members of the criminal network responsible for sending the shipments.

Why this matters

The operation reveals a new smuggling method that may affect ports and trade routes used by ordinary citizens. The dismantling of the network demonstrates international cooperation in combating drug trafficking on routes that pass through Brazil and Europe. WHY: The joint operation between Brazil, Germany and Portugal reveals a new drug trafficking route that passes through the country, with shipments hidden in cosmetics arriving in Lisbon. The dismantling of the network shows that Brazilian authorities actively participate in international anti-trafficking operations, which may have implications for security at Brazilian borders and ports.

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