La Derecha Diario The Brazilian Air Force shot down a drug-laden plane coming from Venezuela.
By not complying with the orders, precise shots were fired to prevent the Venezuelan plane from continuing its flight.
The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) shot down an aircraft that entered illegally into Brazil's airspace coming from Venezuela, carrying a drug shipment.
This operation, carried out on Tuesday, February 11, was part of Operation Ostium, an air surveillance operation aimed at combating drug trafficking in the border region.
According to a statement issued by the FAB, the aircraft was detected performing an irregular flight, which triggered the corresponding security protocols.
"Following current legislation, investigation measures were applied to determine or confirm the identity of the aircraft," the Air Force stated.
After the initial identification, the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) implemented intervention measures, which included orders for the aircraft to change its route and land on an assigned runway.
However, the Brazilian Air Force detailed that "clear instructions were issued for the aircraft to descend, but these were ignored by the crew."
By not complying with the orders, warning shots were fired to deter the occupants. Nevertheless, by persisting in their refusal, the aircraft was considered hostile and the Detention Shot (TDE) was carried out, a maneuver that consists of firing precise shots to prevent the plane from continuing its flight.
According to the FAB statement, this extreme measure is only taken when the pilot of the intercepted aircraft ignores all landing instructions and continues its flight, contravening Brazilian air safety regulations.
The downed aircraft
On Wednesday, an H-60 Black Hawk military helicopter from the Seventh Squadron of the Eighth Aviation Group was sent to locate the remains of the downed aircraft and examine its cargo.
Federal Police (PF) agents participated in the inspection and discovered the bodies of two occupants, as well as an amount of drugs whose weight and type were not disclosed by the authorities.
Although the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) has not yet provided details about the exact model of the plane or the precise location of the interception and downing, this operation is part of Brazil's efforts to curb drug trafficking across its border with Venezuela.
Both countries share an extensive and porous border in the Amazon region, where criminal organizations linked to drug trafficking operate, often connected with the Chavista regime.
Meanwhile, official sources indicated that Brazil's Armed Forces are preparing to carry out the largest military exercise planned for 2025, called Operation Atlas. This training, which will take place in the first half of the year, will occur near the border with Venezuela.
The aim of the maneuver is to train Brazilian troops for a possible escalation of tensions with the Caracas regime. The exercise, which will last for two weeks, will include the deployment of a large contingent of military vehicles and approximately 8,000 troops.
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