Tag: Manaus
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Brazilian State of Amazonas Receives R $3.5m in Equipment to Counter Piracy and Narcotics Trafficking
February 19: Local media reports that Amazonas State has received R $3.5m (approx. $785,000 USD) in security equipment to counter growing trends of piracy and narcotics trafficking in the region. […]
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Pirates Seize Underway Boat and Rob Passengers Near Manaus, Brazil
January 11: Armed river pirates reportedly boarded the EXPRESSO GAMA 3 boat underway heading from Ceasa and Careiro towards Catalão, robbing and abandoning its passengers and taking the vessel. The […]
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Authorities Seize 40kg of Cocaine at Manaus Port
January 11: Authorities seized 40 kg of cocaine hidden on a small boat at Manaus port. Police found the narcotics after receiving an anonymous tip off regarding the location of […]
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Brazilian Authorities Seize 20 Cannabis Bricks at Manaus Port
August 10: Authorities seized 20 cannabis bricks from a vessel docked at Manaus port. Police found the narcotics after a routine inspection on the boat. One person was arrested at […]
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Authorities Seize Narcotics at Brazilian Port of Manaus
June 04: Authorities seized an unreported volume of marijuana and cocaine hidden on a ship docked at Manaus port. Authorities found the narcotics after receiving an anonymous call regarding a […]
