Brazil Sees Surge in Gourmet Marijuana Seizures from the U.S.

Seizures in Brazil of marijuana originating in the U.S. have already surpassed, in the first seven months of 2026, the total recorded for all of 2025, according to Federal Police data. The volume rose from 236.39 kg in 2024 to 664.74 kg in 2025, reaching 897.66 kg between January and July this year - a 35% increase from the previous year. Including Canada, which accounted for a larger share of…

redir.folha.com.br ·2026-08-20

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