Police Chase Ends with 762kg Marijuana Bust in Paraná

A police chase unfolded in Balsa Nova, Paraná, Brazil, on June 5th, 2025, resulting in the seizure of a substantial amount of marijuana. A vehicle, falsely marked as belonging to the Scientific Police, was stopped at a toll plaza on BR-277. The driver, upon being approached by the Federal Highway Police, sped off, initiating a chase. The pursuit ended with the suspect losing control of the vehicle, crashing into a truck. A spokesperson for the Federal Highway Police stated, "The vehicle was transporting drugs from inland Paraná to Curitiba." The 762.3 kg of marijuana was confiscated. The suspect is in custody, and the vehicle will undergo forensic examination by the Scientific Police. This successful operation underscores the ongoing efforts of Brazilian law enforcement to combat drug trafficking.