A police operation conducted by the Delegate General Investigation (DIG) of Avaré, São Paulo, resulted in the arrest of a woman caught with unsigned medical prescription pads and various medical stamps in the Jardim Tropical neighborhood of Cerqueira César. Officers discovered blank prescription pads from the Health Department of Itapetinga, Bahia, along with special control documents that require Sanitary Surveillance authorization, highlighting the illegal nature of the materials in her possession.

The police emphasized that these prescription pads are intended for internal use and cannot be circulated outside healthcare units. Upon questioning, the woman provided contradictory explanations regarding the origin of these items, raising additional suspicions about her activities. Her arrest marks a significant step in curtailing potential misuse of healthcare documentation in the region.

The case has been registered as possession of stolen goods at the Cerqueira César police station, and the investigation by the Civil Police continues. This incident underscores ongoing issues related to the illegal handling of medical documents in Brazil, posing potential risks to public health and safety as authorities seek to enforce stricter regulations and prevent fraud in medical prescriptions.