Brazil and Paraguay launched the 48th edition of Operation New Alliance to combat drug trafficking on October 10. This cooperative initiative features agencies such as the Federal Police of Brazil and the National Anti-Drug Secretariat from Paraguay. The operation, lasting ten days, aims to destroy marijuana plantations and relies on intelligence sharing and joint efforts to counter drug trafficking.
Brazil and Paraguay have initiated the 48th edition of Operation New Alliance, which commenced on Monday, October 10, aimed at combating drug trafficking along their shared border. This operation is a collaborative effort involving several agencies, notably Brazil’s Federal Police (PF) and Paraguay’s National Anti-Drug Secretariat (Senad), along with military forces from the Joint Task Force (FTC) and representatives from the Paraguayan Public Ministry.
The operation will utilize both ground vehicles and helicopters, focusing primarily on the arid border region between Paraguay’s Amambay department and Brazil’s Mato Grosso do Sul. Operation New Alliance aims to dismantle marijuana plantations and facilities utilized by traffickers to process illicit drugs. In the previous year, Senad’s report indicated that six editions of this operation successfully eradicated over 4.5 tons of marijuana, primarily still in its plant form, suggesting a yield capacity of approximately three tons per hectare.
The 48th phase of Operation New Alliance is expected to last around ten days, concluding next week. While the majority of raids will occur in Paraguayan territory, Brazil’s Federal Police will support the operation by supplying maps and coordinates that pinpoint drug trafficking locations.
On Wednesday, October 12, 2023, public agency IP announced a meeting in Asunción between Paraguayan and Brazilian authorities aimed at enhancing collaboration. Jalil Rachid, head of Senad, welcomed a delegation led by Felipe Tavares Seixas, the director of International Cooperation of the PF. The meeting focused on reviewing past results and coordinating future operations to eliminate illicit crops, facilitate intelligence sharing, and strengthen operational capabilities.
In conclusion, the 48th edition of Operation New Alliance marks a significant collaborative effort between Brazil and Paraguay to combat drug trafficking, utilizing various law enforcement agencies and military forces. With a focus on eradicating marijuana cultivation along their border, this operation highlights the importance of international cooperation in addressing transnational crime. The operation’s ongoing activities and the recent meetings signify a commitment to strategic partnerships for enhanced security measures.
Original Source: www.h2foz.com.br
