On Tuesday morning (5), the Federal Tax Service seized 67 vials of foreign-origin anabolic steroids from a shipping company in Chapeco/South Carolina. The cargo was transported from Sao Paulo to Santa Catarina.

According to the Federal Tax Service, the sale of these products is prohibited in Brazil, and their introduction/commercialization within the country constitutes a crime classified in Article 273 of the Criminal Code, which carries a prison sentence of 10 to 15 years and a fine. .

See images of seized ampoules of anabolic steroids:

Anabolic steroids are substances that increase muscle mass and can be used for aesthetic or athletic purposes. However, they can also cause serious side effects such as heart, liver, kidney, hormonal and psychological problems. – Photo: Federal Tax Service/Disclosure/ND

The consignment seized in Chapeco will be sent to the Federal Police, who will investigate the origin and destination of the products, as well as those responsible for their illegal import. – Photo: Federal Tax Service/Disclosure/ND