Police seize FC São Paulo team bus carrying 86 kilograms of cannabis
Authorities stopped the FC São Paulo team bus and found 86 kg of marijuana, arresting the three drivers before the squad boarded.
During a routine police check, officials discovered 86 kilograms of marijuana hidden on the FC São Paulo team bus. The three drivers operating the bus were arrested, while the football squad was still waiting to board. The seized vehicle could not continue its journey, forcing the club to secure a replacement bus on short notice.
The team was scheduled to travel from São Paulo to Bolivia for the CONMEBOL Sudamericana round-of-16 fixture. Police statements indicated the drugs were found before any players entered the vehicle. The incident highlights a rare intersection of organized sport and drug trafficking investigations.
Why it matters
The seizure shows law enforcement cracking down on drug smuggling that involved a major football club's transport.
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