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Crime & Justice

Federal Police Operation Investigates Illegal Sale of Medications in Amapá

The Federal Police of Brazil is investigating a woman accused of illegally selling the medication Tirzepatide in Amapá.

Feb 25 • 19:07 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Inspection finds anabolic steroids and weight loss medications in locked drawer of gym in MG

A joint operation by police and health officials in Brazil led to the discovery of illegal steroids and weight loss medications in a gym following anonymous complaints.

Feb 25 • 15:20 UTC
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National & Local

Influencer nurse arrested for illegal sale of weight loss drugs

A Brazilian influencer, posing as a nurse, was arrested for illegally selling weight loss medications, including tirzepatide, in Duque de Caxias.

Feb 24 • 11:53 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested for illegal trade of weight loss drugs in Nova Odessa

A 29-year-old man was arrested in Nova Odessa, Brazil, for allegedly selling weight loss medications that were smuggled from Paraguay.

Feb 23 • 22:39 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police seize medications, cigarettes, and tires without invoices with convoy on highway in the interior of SP

Police in São Paulo seized a convoy of vehicles transporting illegal goods from Paraguay, including medications, cigarettes, and electronic items.

Feb 21 • 20:37 UTC
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National & Local

Swedish criminal gangs find a new source of income: selling counterfeit Ozempic

Swedish criminal gangs are now selling counterfeit weight loss medications, such as Ozempic, revealing a concerning trend in illegal drug markets.

Feb 21 • 03:20 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Civil Police dismantle group selling illegal weight loss medications in the West Zone of Rio

The Civil Police in Brazil dismantled a criminal group that sold illegal weight loss medications in Rio's West Zone, resulting in four arrests.

Feb 20 • 22:18 UTC
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Crime & Justice

PRF seizes anabolic steroids, weight loss medications, and iPhones hidden in car in Ceará

Federal Highway Police (PRF) in Brazil seized a load of anabolic steroids, weight loss drugs, and illegal electronics from a car in Ceará, with three men arrested during the operation.

Feb 18 • 20:58 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Woman arrested for illegal sale of controlled medications in Angra dos Reis

A woman was arrested in Angra dos Reis for illegally selling controlled medication associated with weight loss at a price of R$ 1,400.

Feb 13 • 18:31 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Father and son arrested with prohibited medications and smuggled goods on the Via Dutra in Resende

A father and son were arrested by federal police in Brazil for possessing illegal medications and smuggled items during a routine traffic stop on the Via Dutra.

Feb 12 • 21:45 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man arrested for illegal sale of weight loss medications in Angra dos Reis

A 63-year-old man was arrested in Angra dos Reis, Brazil, for illegally selling weight loss medications using counterfeit prescriptions.

Feb 11 • 12:30 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Suspects of illegal and clandestine trade of weight loss pens arrested in Santa Fé do Sul

Two individuals were arrested for the illegal trade of weight loss pens and medications without proper documentation in Santa Fé do Sul, Brazil.

Feb 11 • 11:28 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Driver arrested in PR for transporting medication used in weight loss pens was paid to deliver cargo to Guarulhos (SP) and was on his second trip

A driver was arrested in Brazil for illegally transporting 400 vials of tirzepatide, a medication used in weight loss pens, while on his second delivery trip from Medianeira to Guarulhos.

Feb 11 • 03:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Duo arrested for irregular transport of controlled medications on highway in the interior of SP

Two men were arrested for illegally transporting controlled medications on a highway in São Paulo, Brazil.

Feb 10 • 15:22 UTC
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National & Local

Environmental Battalion seizes illegal drugs and medicines on boat in Amapá

The Environmental Battalion of the Amapá Military Police seized illegal substances, including drugs and unapproved medicines, during a routine inspection at a port in Santana.

Feb 7 • 15:40 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Civil police officer from PR is suspected of faking an investigation to steal illegal weight loss medications

A civil police officer from Londrina, Paraná, was temporarily arrested for allegedly pretending to be conducting an investigation to steal unauthorized weight loss medications.

Feb 6 • 17:21 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Weight loss pens hidden in cream jars and tereré herbs are seized at the MS post office

A regulatory operation at the Sorting and Distribution Center of the Post Office in Amambaí, Campo Grande, seized over 2,000 units of illegal medications, including weight loss pens and anabolic steroids, during the Operation Visa Protege held from Monday to Wednesday.

Feb 5 • 22:36 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Couple Arrested for Illegal Sale of Weight Loss Medications in Angra dos Reis

A 33-year-old man was arrested and a 36-year-old woman was indicted for illegally selling weight loss drugs in Angra dos Reis, Brazil, during an operation aimed at combating the clandestine medication trade.

Feb 4 • 11:58 UTC
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Crime & Justice

How the interior of SP became a route for the entry of 'Mounjaro from Paraguay' into the country

The interior of São Paulo has become a key entry point for smuggled weight loss medications from Paraguay, with over 5,500 illegal units seized by the Military Police in just the first 20 days of January 2026.

Feb 4 • 10:04 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Weight loss drugs and illegal perfumes seized on MS highway

Federal Police and Customs seized weight loss medications, electronic devices, and illegal perfumes in Dourados, MS, during a highway operation, resulting in one arrest.

Feb 3 • 18:16 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Six people arrested for illegal sale of slimming drugs in Jaú

Six individuals were arrested in Jaú, SP, for the illegal sale of slimming medications during a police operation aimed at combating this crime.

Feb 2 • 22:42 UTC

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