In a significant drug enforcement operation, the Civil Police of Marília, São Paulo, arrested a nurse along with her husband for possessing a medication that is prohibited in Brazil. The operation was conducted by the General Investigations Sector in collaboration with the Federal Highway Police. Authorities revealed that the nurse was allegedly selling doses of tirzepatide-based medication without registration from the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa), rendering the product illegal and a potential health risk to consumers.

During a routine patrol in the Jardim Morumbi neighborhood, police stopped a vehicle used by the suspects, which contained the nurse, her husband, and her father. Upon questioning, the couple confessed to carrying the illegal medication in backpacks. A total of 14 bottles of the substance were seized, valued at approximately R$ 42,000 in the illegal market. The couple claimed to be users of the medication, but their possession raised serious concerns over the legality and safety of imported drugs that are not approved by health authorities in Brazil.

This incident highlights ongoing challenges related to unregulated drug trafficking and the dangers of unauthorized pharmaceuticals in Brazil. The arrest serves as a warning to others about the legal ramifications of selling or distributing unapproved medical substances, reinforcing the importance of compliance with health regulations to ensure public safety. The case also opens up discussions around the need for stricter enforcement against illegal medication distribution and a review of policies surrounding drug approvals.