On the afternoon of October 10, a 59-year-old man was arrested in Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro, after being found in possession of 1.2 kg of skunk and ecstasy pills. The arrest took place in the Vila Brasília neighborhood, following a tip-off received by the Civil Police about a planned drug delivery on Avenida Waldir Sobreira Pires. The police observed a delivery vehicle stopping in the area, coordinating the arrest operation as a man signaled he would receive the package.

When confronted by law enforcement, the suspect claimed he was not the owner of the package, suggesting that he routinely received parcels for a friend without inspecting their contents. However, upon inspecting the package further, authorities discovered the drugs inside. The location of the arrest, coupled with the nature of the drugs, indicates a potential distribution plan within the local area, particularly aimed at a neighborhood in Barra Mansa.

This incident highlights ongoing issues with drug trafficking and distribution in the state of Rio de Janeiro, revealing not only the challenges faced by law enforcement but also the methods employed by those involved in drug-related activities. The fact that deliveries were used as a method to distribute illegal substances marks a concerning trend, prompting calls for increased vigilance and action from local authorities.