The Federal Police (PF) of São Paulo seized six gallons of an Argentine olive oil brand that has the trade forbidden by the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) in Brazil, on the morning of Friday (21). The fulfillment of a search and seizure warrant occurred in the city of Jundiaí, in the interior of São Paulo.
The warrant was issued by the 2nd Federal Court of Jundiaí (SP) and fulfilled in a commercial establishment of the city. On site were found six gallons of illegal olive oil. The investigated case was not found in the trade.
According to police, he has been acted two years ago by carrying 64 gallons of olive oil in the Marília region, a city also located in the interior of São Paulo. The suspect must be responsible for the crime of smuggling, with a penalty of up to five years in prison.
The investigation began last year after an anonymous report that the Argentine mark of origin was sold in the national territory, even with the ban on the supervisory body. The fight against illegal marketing of Argentine olive oil is part of the “operation Prohibitum oleum ” – Forbidden olive oil – in Latin.
Operation in Rio de Janeiro
The Civil Police carried out another operation against the irregular marketing of olive oil in a supermarket chain located in Rio de Janeiro. The police action took place this Friday (21), in establishments in the North, West and Baixada Fluminense of the state.
Investigations identified evidence that the olive oil marketed in the supermarket chain was dubious origin . According to police, the network has a history of trade in counterfeit products. On other occasions, the establishments investigated during the operation have also had irregular products seized.
The corporation reported that seized products were taken for expert analysis and those responsible may respond criminally.
This content was originally published in Argentine Oil Gallons forbidden by Anvisa are seized in SP on CNN Brazil.
Source: CNN Brasil
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