Brazilian Police Seize Record 48 Tons of Marijuana in Rio Favela
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Brazilian police confiscated a record-breaking 48 tons of marijuana during a routine operation in a poor favela neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro. The massive drug haul was discovered by a police dog during the standard law enforcement sweep. The seizure represents one of the largest marijuana busts in Brazilian history, highlighting the scale of drug trafficking operations in Rio's impoverished communities where criminal organizations often maintain significant influence and storage facilities.