As reported by TV Santa Cruz, a TV Bahia affiliate in the region, the Federal Police reported that the two were released after the judge considered international treaties.
The suspects’ identities were not confirmed, but the PF confirmed that they boarded in Rio de Janeiro and were destined for the city of Barcelona, in Spain.
The Federal Public Ministry (MPF) must appeal the decision.
Drugs hidden in false luggage bottom
Hidden in the false bottoms of four suitcases, the drug was identified during luggage inspection with a scanner (x-ray) and also with the support of a detection dog.
The action was led by the Integrated Force to Combat Organized Crime (FICCO), made up of the Federal Police, Civil Police, Military Police, Federal Highway Police and the State Secretariat of Public Security of Bahia.
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