PF seizes more than a thousand bottles of imported wine

The Federal Police (PF) launched an operation this Wednesday (11) against the clandestine trade in drinks imported from Uruguay and Argentina. The action dismantled a million-dollar scheme to divert drinks so that they were not taxed.

During the operation, which took place in Rio Grande do Sul, more than a thousand bottles of foreign wine were seized, with signs of clandestine internalization. One of the targets was also arrested red-handed.

During the action, 9 search and seizure warrants were executed. The Federal Court also ordered the seizure of real estate, seizure of vehicles and blocking of amounts in bank accounts up to a limit of R$2 million.

Those under investigation also suffered measures to restrict their freedom, such as a ban on leaving the country, suspension of the right to drive, electronic monitoring and prohibition of contacts between the suspects.

Evidence was also identified that those involved used sophisticated means of hiding and concealing illicit resources, including financial operations carried out through the bank account of a lottery agency.

According to the police, investigations began in 2022, after complaints pointing to the large-scale sale of foreign drinks in the city of Santa Maria (RS). Since 2021, the scheme has managed to move millions of dollars. During the operations, four major seizures of goods were carried out.

Those involved may face charges of embezzlement, criminal association and money laundering, with maximum penalties of up to 17 years in prison.

This content was originally published in PF seizes more than a thousand bottles of imported wine on the CNN Brasil website.

Source: CNN Brasil

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