Agents of Federal Police (PF) held this Wednesday (6)a Operation Puebla-Rio Connection to combat international drug trafficking, supported by the United States Homeland Security Internal Safety Investigations.
During the fulfillment of a court order in the Governor Island, Rio’s North Zone, a couple’s residence, federal police found a laboratory for the production of synthetic drugs in operation. THE Woman investigated was arrested in the act. The man was not located and is considered a fugitive.
In the residence, the Team also seized methamphetamine in its crystallized and liquid forms. The drug will still be subjected to weighing.
After the criminal technical expertise held on site, the Equipment and chemical inputs used in the manufacture of narcotics, the prisoner was sent to the PF Superintendence in Rio de Janeiro.
In addition to the US internal security investigation agency, the action was also supported by the Federal Police’s connection official in Miami.
Growth
THE World Report on Drugs 2024, launched by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) It points out that the emergence of new synthetic opioids and unprecedented supply and demand for other drugs aggravated the impact of the world drug problem, leading to an increase in disorders associated with drug use and environmental damage.
UNODC Executive Director Ghada Wally said that “drug production, trafficking and use continues to aggravate instability and inequality, while causing incalculable damage to people’s health, safety and well-being. We need to provide evidence-based treatment and support for all people affected by drug use, as well as intensifying the repositors of illicit drug trafficking networks. and invest much more in prevention. ”
Globally, more than 292 million people used drugs by 2022, an increase of 20% over the previous decade. THE Cannabis remains the most consumed drug worldwide (228 million users), followed by opioids (60 million), amphetamines (30 million), cocaine (23 million) and Ecstasy (20 million users).
