A load of 160,000 packs of cigarettes is seized on BR-153, in Monte Alegre de Minas — Photo: PRF/Disclosure A load of more than 160,000 packs of cigarettes manufactured in Paraguay was seized this Saturday morning (25) on BR-153, in Monte Alegre de Minas. In all, about 3.2 million cigarettes were collected. According to the Federal Highway Police (PRF), responsible for the seizure, the goods were being transported in 400 boxes inside a truck. The vehicle was stopped in a routine inspection after being caught driving with equipment not allowed by law. During the approach, the police found the bundles, which had an estimated value of R$ 500 thousand. The driver said he left Rio de Janeiro and ... [Read more]