In an operation by the Military Police in Fervedouro, Brazil, a sizable marijuana plantation measuring approximately 1,000 square meters was uncovered, concealed within a coffee plantation. The plantation was reportedly managed by a family living nearby, and during the police raid, a 23-year-old woman was arrested, while her husband, 27, and father-in-law, 61, fled into the woods and remain at large. They are believed to be the owners of the land where the marijuana was grown.

The police indicated that the marijuana was strategically planted interspersed with coffee plants, suggesting a deliberate attempt to camouflage the illegal crop. Officials speculate that the site primarily operated as a cultivation area for marijuana, which they believe was intended for processing and distribution elsewhere, though further details on transportation were not disclosed.

This incident highlights ongoing challenges in policing drug cultivation in rural areas of Brazil, where individuals may exploit agricultural environments for illegal crops. The discovery could potentially lead to further investigations regarding illegal drug activities in the region, as authorities seek to address the broader implications of drug-related farming and its impact on communities.