The PRF (Federal Highway Police) seized 114kg of marijuana hidden in a car being towed by a BR-101 tow truck this Monday afternoon (29) in Garuva, north of Santa Catarina. During the action, two men were detained.

The drugs were seized and sent to the police station – Photo: PRF/Disclosure

According to police, the incident began when the team spotted a tow truck carrying a car with a person inside, which is prohibited by Brazil’s Traffic Regulations (CTB). Then they approached the cars.

The police suspected the Fiat/Palio trunk lock, which was sealed. When opening the cargo hold, they found several bales of drug pills.

The 45-year-old man who was in the car, license plate from Planalto, Parana, claimed to have a mechanical problem and hired a tow truck to take him from Curitiba to Balneario Camboriu. He was introduced to the civilian police of Joinville, where he will answer for drug trafficking. A 33-year-old tow truck driver was also taken to the police department.