Three suspects were arrested, and four firearms were seized during military police operations in João Pessoa, Brazil, targeting locations suspected of drug trafficking.
In João Pessoa, Brazil, military police conducted two operations leading to the arrest of three suspects involved in drug trafficking and the seizure of four firearms and ammunition. The operations targeted specific neighborhoods identified through complaints as hotspots for drug-related crime, including an area where abandoned houses were believed to be used for storing illegal weapons and drugs.
The most recent operation took place on Friday morning in the Alto Mateus neighborhood, where authorities had received reports indicating the presence of weapons and narcotics in abandoned properties. Law enforcement conducted early morning searches, resulting in the confiscation of four firearms along with various rounds of ammunition that were ready for use and the execution of an arrest warrant for a suspect linked to drug trafficking and criminal association.
Lieutenant Colonel Bruno, the commander of the 1st Battalion, noted that the operation was based on prior investigations. This proactive policing approach highlights the ongoing efforts by the military police to combat organized crime and ensure safety in the communities of João Pessoa, responding to public concerns about rising crime rates related to drug trafficking.
