Feb 14 • 18:17 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Suspected involvement with drug trafficking is arrested after police pursuit in Aracaju

A woman was arrested in Aracaju for alleged involvement in drug trafficking after a police chase where she was found with illegal substances.

In a recent operation by the Military Police in Aracaju, a woman was arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking. This incident occurred on Friday, following a tip-off that the suspect was storing and selling drugs from her residence in the Bugio neighborhood of North Aracaju. When approached by the authorities, the suspect attempted to flee and discarded a bag containing illegal substances before her arrest.

During the police intervention, law enforcement seized a significant quantity of illegal drugs, amounting to 33.55 kilograms of marijuana and 62 grams of a synthetic substance resembling ecstasy, alongside three precision scales. This operation highlights ongoing efforts by the local police to combat drug trafficking in the region, which has been a significant issue affecting community safety.

The prompt apprehension of the suspect indicates the responsiveness of the police to community reports and the effectiveness of their operations. The seizure of such a large amount of drugs underscores the active presence of drug-related activities in Aracaju, prompting authorities to increase their vigilance and engagement with local neighborhoods to address these challenges effectively.

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