On Tuesday, a significant operation by the Military Police in São Domingos do Capim, located in the northeast of Pará, Brazil, led to the discovery of a vast marijuana plantation. This operation was initiated as part of the search for a fugitive believed to be hiding in the surrounding area, specifically in hard-to-reach forest terrain about 25 kilometers from the municipality's center. Officers received an anonymous tip-off that guided them into the dense woods, where they encountered resistance from a group of suspected criminals, who ultimately managed to escape into the forest.

Upon reaching the clearing, the police found approximately 30,000 marijuana plants as well as processed bags of the drug, indicating that the operation was likely well established and intended for distribution. Due to the isolated nature of the site, law enforcement decided to destroy both the plants and the processed drug materials on-site rather than attempt to transport them, which would have been challenging given the area's terrain. Furthermore, during the operation, police also recovered a stolen motorcycle near the plantation, adding to the list of criminal activities linked to this drug operation.

The discovery underscores ongoing issues related to illegal drug cultivation in Brazil, particularly in regions where criminal organizations exploit challenging landscapes to grow drugs away from the eyes of authorities. This incident not only highlights the continual efforts of law enforcement to combat drug-related crime but also reflects the challenges faced in tackling these operations effectively, especially when suspects are able to flee and re-enter difficult terrains where they can evade capture for extended periods.