Police seized restricted-use pistol and marijuana in the apartment of businessman arrested in AC
Brazilian businessman Abrahão Felício Neto was arrested during a police operation, where authorities seized a restricted-use pistol, handmade firearm, ammunition, and marijuana from his apartment.
Abrahão Felício Neto, a businessman and grandson of the founders of the traditional food company Miragina, was arrested during a police operation called Operação Regresso in Acre, Brazil. The police not only apprehended him but also confiscated a restricted-use pistol, a homemade firearm, ammunition, and marijuana found in his apartment. This operation was a part of ongoing efforts by local authorities to combat organized crime in the region.
The Miragina company, established in 1967 by Abrahão Felício and his wife Miriam Assis Felício, is known for producing various food products, including items made from Brazil nuts. Despite the significant drug and firearms seizures, the Federal Police confirmed that the firm itself was not targeted in the operation; however, they conducted searches at Miragina's headquarters in the wake of the arrest. The company's long-standing operations in the food industry highlight the juxtaposition between its public image and the serious allegations against its owner.
Authorities are currently seeking to contact Neto's legal representatives as the investigation continues, further complicating the situation for the Miragina brand. With the local community deeply aware of the firm's history, the arrest and subsequent findings have raised concerns regarding the potential implications for the business and its reputation, as well as the larger issue of organized crime infiltrating legitimate enterprises in the region.