Inspection of commerce in Santos grows 43%, and revenue from fines exceeds R$ 251 thousand

In the first six months of the year, the Department of Business and Road Inspection (Defemp), of the Secretariat of Finance and Management (Sefin), carried out 43 task forces in conjunction with other bodies and departments, an average of more than one operation per week. Disclosure/City Hall of Santos The City Hall of Santos, on the coast of São Paulo, recorded a 43% increase in inspections of local commerce in the first half of 2026. According to the municipality, the measure seeks to check the stores' documentation, especially the operating license, and guide store owners. This increase in punishments was reflected in the city's revenue. The amount received from infractions increased from around R$204 thousand, in the first half of 2025, to more than R$251 thousand this year. In total, inspectors carried out 19,191 inspections in the first six months of the year. The work is carried out by the Department of Business and Road Inspection (Defemp). ?Click here to follow the g1 Santos channel on WhatsApp. Problems with the permit account for more than 90% of the citations issued. The agency's director, Mabel Cardama, explains that the priority is guidance before any punishment.